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Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer, vital for absorbing most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation?

A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere

Explanation

The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, and it contains the ozone layer, which plays a crucial role in protecting life on Earth by absorbing UV radiation.

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