Stratospheric ozone is important because it:

a. traps reradiated heat from Earth.
b. prevents heat penetration from the sun.
c. replenishes the surface ozone layer.
d. dissipates the surface ozone layer.
e. blocks solar UV radiation.


e

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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