One of the main function of the earth’s ozone layer is to ? A. Prevent global warming B. Filter out ultraviolet rays (Answer) C. Absorb pollution D. All of the above

One of the main function of the earth’s ozone layer is to ?

A. Prevent global warming

B. Filter out ultraviolet rays (Answer)

C. Absorb pollution

D. All of the above
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B. Filter out ultraviolet rays (Answer)
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