Question : What does the 'ozone layer' absorb?
Option 1: Infrared rays
Option 2: Ultraviolet rays
Option 3: X - rays
Option 4: Gamma - rays
Correct Answer: Ultraviolet rays
Solution : The correct answer is Ultraviolet rays.
The ozone layer is a protective layer of ozone gas found in the stratosphere that protects the earth from the harmful UV rays of the sun. UV rays cause various skin diseases and skin cancer.