Multiple Choice
Earth's ozone layer is extremely important because it:
A) maintains high carbon dioxide concentrations so that photosynthesis can occur.
B) traps heat so that Earth's temperature does not fall too much.
C) blocks incoming visible light to protect Earth against the greenhouse effect.
D) blocks incoming UV radiation, which is damaging to animals and reduces photosynthesis in plants and algae.
E) traps harmful infrared rays.
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