- A200-315 nm
- B400-550 nm
- C0.8-1.5 nm
- D600-750 nm
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Correct answer: A
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Identify what the ozone layer absorbs
The ozone layer in the upper stratosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun.
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Relevant wavelength range of UV radiation
Ultraviolet radiation lies approximately in the range:
The ozone layer especially absorbs the harmful UV-B and UV-C regions, roughly:
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Check each option
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A:
This corresponds to the harmful ultraviolet region absorbed significantly by ozone. Correct. -
B:
This is part of the visible region. Not the main radiation blocked by ozone. Incorrect. -
C:
This is in the X-ray region, not the usual range referred to for ozone protection. Incorrect. -
D:
This is also in the visible region. Incorrect.
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Conclusion
The ozone layer protects us from solar radiation in the wavelength range:
Therefore, the correct option is A.
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