Asked by Brody Chester on Jun 30, 2024
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Stratospheric ozone is important because it
A) traps reradiated heat from Earth.
B) prevents heat penetration from the sun.
C) replenishes the surface ozone layer.
D) dissipates the surface ozone layer.
E) blocks solar UV radiation.
Stratospheric Ozone
Ozone located in the Earth's stratosphere, forming a layer that absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
UV Radiation
Ultraviolet radiation, a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun and artificial sources, capable of causing skin damage and other health issues.
Reradiated Heat
Heat that is absorbed by a surface or object and then emitted again as thermal radiation.
- Distinguish between major environmental concerns such as global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, and fragmentation of habitats.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between major environmental concerns such as global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, and fragmentation of habitats.
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