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2019 · 12 Jan · Shift 2 · Q13
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Structure of Atom question

2019 · 12 Jan · Shift 2 · Q13

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The upper stratosphere consisting of the ozone layer protects us from sun's radiation that falls in the wavelength region of -
  1. A
    200-315 nm
  2. B
    400-550 nm
  3. C
    0.8-1.5 nm
  4. D
    600-750 nm
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Correct answer: A

  1. 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.

  2. Relevant wavelength range of UV radiation

    Ultraviolet radiation lies approximately in the range: 200 nm to 400 nm200\text{ nm to }400\text{ nm}200 nm to 400 nm

    The ozone layer especially absorbs the harmful UV-B and UV-C regions, roughly: 200 nm to 315 nm200\text{ nm to }315\text{ nm}200 nm to 315 nm

  3. Check each option

    • A: 200−315 nm200-315\,\text{nm}200−315nm
      This corresponds to the harmful ultraviolet region absorbed significantly by ozone. Correct.

    • B: 400−550 nm400-550\,\text{nm}400−550nm
      This is part of the visible region. Not the main radiation blocked by ozone. Incorrect.

    • C: 0.8−1.5 nm0.8-1.5\,\text{nm}0.8−1.5nm
      This is in the X-ray region, not the usual range referred to for ozone protection. Incorrect.

    • D: 600−750 nm600-750\,\text{nm}600−750nm
      This is also in the visible region. Incorrect.

  4. Conclusion

    The ozone layer protects us from solar radiation in the wavelength range: 200−315 nm200-315\,\text{nm}200−315nm

Therefore, the correct option is A.

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