Why is ozone concentrated in a particular range of levels in the atmosphere?
A) It reflects light back into space at that level, and the energy from that reaction fuels the formation of ozone.
B) It requires a catalyst, an isolated oxygen atom, and an oxygen molecule, all of which occur in sufficient quantities at that range of levels.
C) It requires a unique temperature and light level which occur at that range in the atmosphere.
D) It is formed from air pollution that reaches that level in sufficient quantities to form ozone.

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Ozone is formed through a series of reactions involving an oxygen molecule and an isolated oxygen atom, which acts as a catalyst. These components are present in sufficient quantities at a particular range of levels in the atmosphere, known as the ozone layer.

Why Is Ozone Concentrated in a Particular Range of Levels