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The Role of the Earth's Hydrosphere in Ozone Depletion
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What is the primary role of the hydrosphere in ozone depletion?
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Absorption of ultraviolet radiation
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The hydrosphere, primarily through water vapor in the atmosphere, absorbs a significant portion of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This absorption helps protect life on Earth from harmful UV radiation and plays a role in regulating the Earth's climate.