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Question
Why is it said that the ozone layer is a protective shell of the earth?
Solution
The ozone layer acts as a protective layer for life on earth because it absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. These radiations, if they reach the Earth’s surface, can cause skin cancer.
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