Ultraviolet Light and Radiation

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The ozone layer blocks harmful UV light from reaching Earth's surface. Which of the following best describes the location of the ozone layer?

Stratosphere

CORRECT

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Troposphere

The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, which is one layer above the troposphere (i.e. where we live).