Even though ground-level ozone is a health hazard, the "ozone layer" in the stratosphere is a health benefit because ________.
A. It stops global warming
B. It reduces thunderstorms
C. It screens out some harmful solar radiation
D. It absorbs certain wavelengths of infrared radiation that are emitted by Earth's surface
Answer: C. It screens out some harmful solar radiation
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