Most atmospheric ozone occurs in which layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
A) the mesosphere
B) the stratosphere
C) the thermosphere
D) the troposphere

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The majority of atmospheric ozone is found in the stratosphere, specifically the ozone layer that is located between 10 and 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This layer absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth from its harmful effects. The other options, mesosphere, thermosphere, and troposphere, do not contain significant amounts of ozone.

Most Atmospheric Ozone Occurs in Which Layer of the Earth's