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Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs 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, located directly above the troposphere. It contains the ozone layer, which plays a crucial role in absorbing most of the Sun's damaging UV radiation.

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