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asked May 16, 2016 in Science by Hrishuraaz (35 points) ● 1 ● 2

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The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). This layer absorbs 97-99% of the sun's high frequency ultraviolet light, which is potentially damaging to life on earth.

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@Sarthaks; Nice Answer.
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