What is the Role of the Ozone Layer

Question

What is the role of the ozone layer?
A) It increases the gyres.
B) It reduces the amount of UV light that reaches Earth's surface.
C) It increases the amount of sunlight that reaches the poles.
D) It increases the levels of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the upper atmosphere.
E) It increases photosynthesis in Antarctic phytoplankton.

Accepted Answer

The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. It is located between 15 and 35 kilometers above the Earth's surface. The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation, which can cause skin cancer, cataracts, and other health problems.