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Question Question 4(vi)
How is ozone useful in the stratosphere?
Ozone layer lies in the stratosphere between 20-30 km. It is a major factor making life possible on earth. It absorbs most of the ultra violet radiation coming from the Sun. It protects the flora and fauna present on earth from the harmful effects of ultra violet radiation. It protects us from diseases like cancer and other skin ailments which are caused due to exposure to ultra violet radiations.