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The Role of the Stratosphere in Ozone Depletion
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What is the primary role of the stratosphere in ozone depletion?
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It contains the ozone layer.
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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which is a region of high ozone concentration. Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, and it absorbs UV radiation from the sun, preventing it from reaching the Earth's surface.