Ozone in the Earth's upper atmosphere
A)filters incoming infrared light reaching Earth's surface.
B)filters incoming visible light reaching Earth's surface.
C)filters incoming ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth's surface.
D)acts as a blanket to keep Earth's surface warm.

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Ozone in the Earth's upper atmosphere filters incoming ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth's surface. This is important because excessive exposure to UV radiation can be harmful to living organisms and can also cause environmental damage.

Ozone in the Earth's Upper Atmosphere