Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Evolution

Question:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow :-
You must have studied about bad ozone that is formed in the troposphere and harms plants and animals. There is good ozone also and this ozone is found in the upper part of the atmosphere. It acts as a shield absorbing UV rays from the Sun. Ozone gas is continuously formed by the action of UV rays on molecular Oxygen and also degraded into molecular oxygen in the upper atmosphere.

What is the upper part of atmosphere where good ozone is formed known as?
Options:
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Correct Answer:
Stratosphere
Explanation:
The upper part of atmosphere where good ozone is formed is known as Stratosphere.