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What is the main function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
What is the main function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
- To produce carbon dioxide for plant photosynthesis
- To absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun (correct)
- To store oxygen for organisms to breathe
- To generate heat for the earth
In which layer of the atmosphere do space shuttles move?
In which layer of the atmosphere do space shuttles move?
- Stratosphere
- Troposphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere (correct)
What is the main role of the troposphere in the atmosphere?
What is the main role of the troposphere in the atmosphere?
- To filter out carbon dioxide for plant use
- To provide a living space for organisms (correct)
- To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation
- To create a shield against meteors
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays and preventing them from reaching the earth's surface?
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays and preventing them from reaching the earth's surface?
What is the primary function of the exosphere in the atmosphere?
What is the primary function of the exosphere in the atmosphere?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the majority of the Earth's weather systems?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the majority of the Earth's weather systems?