In the upper reaches of the atmosphere a molecule containing three atoms of oxygen is found This for...........

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In the upper reaches of the atmosphere, a molecule containing three atoms of oxygen

is found. This forms a layer called:

This questions was previously asked in

SSC MTS 2nd Nov 2021 Shift-2

mesosphere

exosphere

thermosphere

ozone

- In the upper atmosphere, a molecule with three oxygen atoms is known as ozone.

- This forms the ozone layer which protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

- The mesosphere is above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere; it’s where meteors often burn up.

- The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, transitioning into space.

- The thermosphere is above the mesosphere and below the exosphere, characterized by high temperatures.

Correct Answer: Option 4 - Ozone

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