Multiple choice

The ozone layer in the upper part of the atmosphere protects us from?

  1. Infrared rays

  2. Ultraviolet rays

  3. Cosmic rays

  4. None of these.

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

The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs the majority of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth from harmful effects.