Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called ________ .

A. Infra-red (IR)

B. Gamma rays

C. Ultraviolet rays (UV)

D. X–rays

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It absorbs 97 to 99 percent of the Sun’s medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface.