NEET2007BotanyEcosystemActual
Ozone in stratosphere extends
Options
- A(10-20 ~km )
- B(20-25 ~km )
- C(15-30 ~km )
- D(25-40 ~km ).
Correct answer
B. (20-25 ~km )
Step-by-step solution
Stratosphere zone of earth's atmosphere contains a layer of ozone ( ( O ₃ ) ) which prevents the earth surface from about (99 % ) of incoming solar UV radiations. Ozone layer is present in the stratosphere which is also called ozonosphere. It lies at an altitude of (23-25 ~km ) over equator and its concentration is 300 dobsons.