Question
The stratosphere contains ozone (3) which interacts with the ultraviolet radiation that reaches Earth from the Sun. How does the action of ozone in the stratosphere
affect Earth?
O Ozone is essential for living organisms to breathe.
• Ozone maintains the magnetic field around Earth.
• Ozone stores heat to be transferred to the surface of Earth.
• Ozone removes electromagnetic radiation that is harmful to living things.
Answer
Ozone protects living organisms from harmful radiation, maintains Earth's magnetic field, and helps regulate the temperature of the surface of Earth.