Ozone Formation
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Where in the atmosphere does the ozone layer reside?
Stratosphere
CORRECT
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Explanation
The ozone layer is far enough from organisms not to harm them, but also is close enough to the Earth's surface to maintain the proper temperature and hold its layer rigidity. The stratosphere is the correct answer.