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    Which Gases in the Upper Atmosphere Shields the Earth's Surface
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Which Gases in the Upper Atmosphere Shields the Earth's Surface

Question 21

Question 21

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Which gases in the upper atmosphere shields the earth's surface from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays?


A) nitrogen
B) methane
C) ozone
D) chlorofluorocarbons

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