Which of the following statements accurately describes the action of ozone?
A. It reflects UV radiation back into space.
B. It reflects heat back into space.
C. It absorbs UV radiation and undergoes fragmentation.
D. It emits UV radiation when excited by sunlight.
E. none of the above
Answer: C
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