Answer the given questions with the correct answer:
Answer variants:
stratosphere
ozone layer
micro ways
\(12\)
troposphere
26
\(50\)
protective shield
living organisms
ultraviolet (UV) rays
1. Identify the atmospheric layer located directly above the troposphere.
The atmospheric layer located directly above the troposphere is the .
2. What important protective layer is present in it?
The stratosphere is the atmospheric layer found above the and extends from about \(km\) to \(km\) above the Earth's surface. This layer contains the , which plays an important role in protecting life on Earth.
3. How does this protective layer help life on Earth?
Ozone absorbs a large portion of the Sun's harmful before they reach the Earth's surface. If too much UV radiation reached Earth, it could harm . By filtering these rays, the ozone layer acts as a around the planet.