What is ozone? Why is ozone important to life on Earth?

What will be an ideal response?


Ozone is a form of oxygen that combines three oxygen atoms into each molecule (O3). It absorbs the potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun.

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If at a concert, a wind blows directly from the orchestra toward you, the speed of the sound you hear will be

A) decreased. B) increased. C) neither decreased nor increased.

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Write two brief statements about your current location: one that relates to weather and one that relates to climate

What will be an ideal response?

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____________________ occurs in low-lying desert regions and is caused by rapid evaporation of surface water leading to a high concentration of soluble salts in the soil

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Animal manure, compost, and green manure are all types of ____________________ because they are derived from plant or animal materials.

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

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