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Ozone layer protects the earth from ____________.

geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

  1. X-rays

  2. Infra-red rays

  3. Cosmic rays

  4. Ultra-violet rays

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • The ozone layer blocks the harmful ultra-violet rays coming from the sun and prevents it from reaching the earth's surface thus play an extremely important role. However it cannot block x-rays, infrared rays or cosmic rays. Hence option D is correct.
  • The ozone layer is found in the lower stratosphere 

'Green House Effect' means ________________.

geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

  1. Pollution in houses in tropical regions

  2. Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric oxygen

  3. Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide

  4. Cultivation in green houses so as to check pollution

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Correct Option: C

The living being who causes maximum pollution to the environment is _________.

geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

  1. Human being

  2. Noise

  3. Air

  4. Eco-science

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Correct Option: A

In which layer of the atmosphere, ozone layer is present?

geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

  1. Troposphere

  2. Stratosphere

  3. Mesosphere

  4. Thermosphere

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
stratosphere
The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 15 to 35 kilometers (9.3 to 21.7 mi) above Earth, although its thickness varies seasonally and geographically.