2021 · Q55
Ozone layer, which absorbs the ultra-violet radiation, is found in which one of the following layers of the atmosphere ?
General KnowledgeGeography
- AIonosphere
- BTroposphere
- CMesosphere
- DStratosphere
Explanation
The ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultra-violet radiation, is located in the stratosphere, roughly 15–35 km above the Earth's surface. The troposphere lies below it, while the mesosphere and the ionosphere (thermosphere) lie above. The layer is found in the stratosphere.