Environmental Science for AP* (2nd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464108684
ISBN 13: 978-1-46410-868-6

Chapter 15 - AP Environmental Science Practice Exam - Section 1: Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 550: 17

Answer

(c)

Work Step by Step

Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UV-B (280-315 nm) and UV-C (100-280 nm). However, the majority of UV-C radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer and does not reach the Earth's surface. The answer is (c).
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