Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific layer of Earth's atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, which is important for filtering harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Answer
stratosphere
The final answer is the stratosphere.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the stratosphere.
More Information
The ozone layer is located in the lower portion of the stratosphere, approximately 15 to 35 kilometers above Earth's surface. It plays a crucial role in absorbing and scattering the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
Tips
Make sure not to confuse the stratosphere with other atmospheric layers such as the troposphere or mesosphere.
Sources
- National Weather Service - Layers of the Atmosphere - weather.gov
- NASA Earth Science - Ozone Layer - earthobservatory.nasa.gov
- NOAA SciJinks - The Ozone Layer - scijinks.gov
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