Environmentalmedium · Past Paper
Which type of radiation is blocked by a healthy ozone layer?
AUV-A
BUV-B
CVisible light
DRadio waves
✓ Correct Answer: B — UV-B
The ozone layer is particularly effective at blocking UV-B radiation, which is harmful to DNA and skin.
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