CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceOur Environment1 Mark
MCQ
Which rays strike on earth due to depletion of layer?
A
Visible light.
B
Microwaves.
C
Infrared.
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Ultraviolet.
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Answer
Correct option: D.
Ultraviolet.
Ultraviolet $\ce{(UV)}$ is electromagnetic emission with a wavelength of $10\ \ce{nm}$ to $400\ \ce{nm},$ which is smaller than that of visible light but are longer than $X-$ rays. $\ce{UV}$ emission is widespread in sunlight which constitutes about $10\%$ of the total brightness of the Sun.
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