This gas is found in small quantities in the lower layers of the stratosphere. ...?

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This gas is found in small quantities in the lower layers of the stratosphere. ...?

This gas is found in small quantities in the lower layers of the stratosphere.

Though it is found in small quantities, this gas is extremely important. It absorbs ultraviolet radiation. Which gas is it?

Nitrogen

Argon

Ozone

Carbon Dioxide

2006-10-27 06:13:04 · 3 answers · asked by martha l 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

3 answers

Ozone

2006-10-27 06:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by kepjr100 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ozone - Its called the ozone layer, and protects us from UV light. This is being depleted by CFC's (like freeon used for refrigiration), and that's why many more people are getting skin cancer.

2006-10-27 13:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Leonardo D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Ozone - O3.

2006-10-27 15:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋