The ozone in the upper atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing much of the high-energy radiation before it reaches Earth's surface.

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The ozone layer absorbs much of the high-energy ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun before it reaches Earth's surface, protecting life on Earth from the harmful effects of this radiation. Without this protective layer, life on Earth would be exposed to high levels of radiation, which can cause skin cancer, damage to DNA, and other health and environmental problems.

The Ozone in the Upper Atmosphere Protects Life on Earth