Question

graded quiz: the atmosphere and the oceans
which layer of the atmosphere holds the ozone layer in the figure shown here?
a) troposphere
b) mesosphere
c) stratosphere
d) thermosphere

Explanation:

The ozone layer is mainly located in the stratosphere. The stratosphere is the second - layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere. It contains a high concentration of ozone molecules which absorb most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation.

Answer:

C. stratosphere