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What does UV stand for in environmental science?
AUltra-Visible
BUltra-Violet
CUltra-Velocity
DUnder-Value
✓ Correct Answer: B — Ultra-Violet
UV stands for Ultra-Violet, which is high-energy radiation from the sun blocked by the ozone layer.
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