Question : Ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is absorbed by
Option 1: SO2
Option 2: Ozone
Option 3: Oxygen
Option 4: Argon
Correct Answer: Ozone
Solution : The answer is Ozone.
Ozone is a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms (O 3 ) that exist in the Earth's atmosphere, mainly in the stratosphere. It is critical for absorbing and shielding harmful ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, preserving life on Earth from the deleterious consequences of excessive UV exposure.
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