Multiple choice

How does the ozone layer impact life on Earth?

  1. The ozone layer hole is the main reason for climate change

  2. It filters out harmful UV radiation from sunlight

  3. It magnifies sunlight, causing sunburn

  4. Aerosol cans still contain CFCs that thin the ozone layer
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ozone layer absorbs the majority of the Sun's high-frequency ultraviolet (UV) light. This shielding protects living organisms from harmful radiation that can cause skin cancer and cataracts. The ozone hole is not the primary driver of global climate change.

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