Multiple choice general knowledge

The ozone layer restricts

  1. Visible light

  2. Infrared radiation

  3. X-rays and gamma rays

  4. Ultraviolet radiation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly harmful UV-B rays. This absorption protects living organisms from DNA damage, skin cancer, and other harmful effects that would occur if excessive UV radiation reached the Earth's surface.