It protects us from harmful UV rays from the sun.
Answer:
Zealandia
Explanation:
Based on geological definitions of a continent, the Earth actually has a lost eighth continent. It sunk a long time ago but it is said to be connected to New Zealand.
New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as - 10°C in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine.