How does the ozone layer in the stratosphere vary on Earth?(1 point)

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Levels do not vary between the poles, middle latitudes, and equator.
Levels do not vary between the poles, middle latitudes, and equator.

Levels are higher near the equator than near the poles.
Levels are higher near the equator than near the poles.

Levels are higher near Antarctica than near the Arctic.
Levels are higher near Antarctica than near the Arctic.

Levels are higher in middle latitudes than near the equator.
Levels are higher in middle latitudes than near the equator.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Levels are higher near the equator than near the poles.

The ozone layer generally has higher concentrations of ozone near the equator compared to the poles, although there are seasonal variations and specific phenomena (like the Antarctic ozone hole) that can affect this general pattern.