The ozone layer is called the protective layer. It shields life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This layer of the atmosphere absorbs a large portion of UV radiation, preventing it from reaching the surface and causing damage to living organisms.
The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, a layer of the atmosphere that extends from about 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. It is composed of ozone molecules, which are made up of three oxygen atoms.
The ozone layer is essential for life on Earth, and its depletion due to human activities has been a major concern for decades. However, thanks to international agreements like the Montreal Protocol, the ozone layer is slowly recovering.
