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What gas is responsible for the ozone layer's protection from UV radiation?
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Oxygen
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- Oxygen
- Ozone
- Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
Explanation & Context
The ozone layer, primarily located in the Earth's stratosphere, absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth. The gas itself is ozone (O3).
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