Multiple choice In which of the following layers of the atmosphere is ozone gas found? Stratosphere Ionosphere Troposphere Mesosphere Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The stratosphere is layered in temperature because ozone (O3) absorbs high energy UVB and UVC energy waves from the sun and are broken down into atomic oxygen (O1D) and diatomic oxygen (O2) at wavelengths below 1180 nm.