Question
What is the role of the ozone?
Responses
It reflects the sun's energy.
It reflects the sun's energy.
It protects earth's surface from dangerous radiation.
It protects earth's surface from dangerous radiation.
It is the source of rain clouds.
It is the source of rain clouds.
It retains heat energy given up by water.
Responses
It reflects the sun's energy.
It reflects the sun's energy.
It protects earth's surface from dangerous radiation.
It protects earth's surface from dangerous radiation.
It is the source of rain clouds.
It is the source of rain clouds.
It retains heat energy given up by water.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The main role of ozone, particularly in the stratosphere, is to **protect Earth's surface from dangerous radiation**. The ozone layer absorbs the majority of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can cause skin cancer, cataracts, and other health issues, as well as damage to ecosystems.
The other options provided, such as reflecting the sun's energy or being the source of rain clouds, are not accurate descriptions of the role of ozone. Ozone does not significantly contribute to retaining heat energy given up by water either. Its primary function is related to radiation protection.
The other options provided, such as reflecting the sun's energy or being the source of rain clouds, are not accurate descriptions of the role of ozone. Ozone does not significantly contribute to retaining heat energy given up by water either. Its primary function is related to radiation protection.