ozone layer
Plural
ozone layers
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a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through
- The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
- Human activities, such as the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer.
- Scientists monitor the ozone layer's thickness and recovery progress using satellite data.
- The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful UV rays, which can cause skin cancer and other health problems.
- International agreements like the Montreal Protocol aim to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
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