India Exam Junction
9. Which of these layers of the atmosphere consists of the ozone layer that responsible for absorbing the Ultra-Violet (UV) light ?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Rotosphere
Correct Answer :
Stratosphere
Solution
The ozone layer, which is responsible for absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultra-violet (UV) radiation, is located in the stratosphere. The stratosphere is the second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, situated above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.