Environmental Chemistry Question 43

Question: Ozone is an important constituent of stratosphere because it

Options:

A) destroys bacteria which are harmful to human life.

B) prevents the formation of smog over large cities.

C) removes poisonous gases of the atmosphere by reacting with them.

D) absorbs ultraviolet radiation which is harmful to human life.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Ozone absorbs U.V. radiations harmful to human life.