Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnvironmental Issues1 Mark
MCQ
At what height over the earth does the ozone layer exist?
A
$200\ km$
B
$150\ km$
C
$100\ km$
✓
$25\ km$
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Answer
Correct option: D.
$25\ km$
The ozone layer is present in the stratosphere above the Earth. The layer is present at a distance of about $20-30\ km$ away from the surface of the Earth.
The layer of ozone is responsible for the absorption of the harmful $\ce{UV}$ radiations from the solar radiations.
These radiations are prevented from entering the Earth's atmosphere to prevent the development of skin cancer.
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