Ozone is important to humans because it ________.
A)absorbs infrared radiation which is harmful to humans
B)absorbs ultraviolet radiation with is harmful to humans
C)is a pollutant that is harmful to humans
D)reflects solar rays that would cause global warming
E)passes solar rays that would maintain our present climate range

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Ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation which is harmful to humans. Ozone in the Earth's atmosphere forms a protective layer or ozone layer which absorbs a significant amount of ultraviolet radiation from the sun that would otherwise reach the surface of the Earth, causing various health problems to humans such as skin cancer, cataracts, and immune system suppression.

Ozone Is Important to Humans Because It ________