Question
Download Solution PDFIn which layer of the earth’s atmosphere is the ozone layer found?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Stratosphere.
- Ozone Layer lies in the stratosphere which is 15 to 30 km above the Earth's surface.
Key Points
- The ozone layer acts as a shield for the earth that absorbs Sun's ultraviolet radiation.
- It is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere and its thickness varies from one place to another.
- It absorbs 97 to 99% of the Sun's ultraviolet light of medium frequency.
- The chemical formula of ozone is O3 as it contains three oxygen atoms.
Additional Information
- Today Ozone Layer is getting depleted due to the use of chemicals by the industries mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
- This depletion has threatened life on earth like increased skin cancer in humans and other environmental problems.
- September 16 has been declared as ‘International Day for the preservation of Ozone layer’ by the United Nations General Assembly.
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