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Atmospheric Pollution

Question 10 • SC332 Environmental Science B

How are the troposphere, stratosphere, and thermosphere important for supporting life on Earth? Which layer of the atmosphere is likely the most important for life on Earth?

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The troposphere contains the breathable air and weather that support life. The stratosphere's ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation, and the thermosphere absorbs much high-energy solar radiation and helps protect Earth. The troposphere is likely the most important for life because organisms depend directly on its air, water vapor, and moderate conditions.