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What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

The stratosphere sits above the troposphere and is unique because it gets warmer as you go higher. The ozone layer within it acts like a global sunscreen, absorbing about 98% of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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