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Which specific wavelength of ultraviolet radiation is most harmful and largely absorbed by the ozone layer?
AUV-A
BUV-B
CUV-C
DInfrared
✓ Correct Answer: C — UV-C
UV-C has the shortest wavelength and highest energy, making it the most dangerous, but it is almost completely absorbed by the atmosphere.
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