Which specific region of the Earth's stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation?
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Ozone layer
The ozone layer is a thin part of the atmosphere that acts like a global sunscreen by filtering out 98% of the Sun's high-frequency UV light. Without this protective shield, life on the Earth's surface would be impossible due to extreme radiation levels.
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- What part of the Earth's stratosphere is responsible for filtering out the majority of incoming ultraviolet radiation?