Question

The thermosphere protects the Earth from UV radiation coming from the Sun. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Answer 1

False, the ozone layer protects Earth from UV radiation.

Answer 2

Answer: False

Explanation:

The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere which shields the earth from the harmful incident rays like infrared and ultraviolet radiations. It consist of ozone layer near the altitude of 25 kilometers. The ozone molecules present in the stratosphere absorb the high energy UV rays which are capable of warming the inner atmospheric layers of the earth, may cause damage to the genetic material of the organisms and skin problems in humans.

On the basis of the above explanation, statement The thermosphere protects the Earth from UV radiation coming from the Sun is false.