Why is the ozone layer important?

A) It insulates Earth.
B) It increases the temperature.
C) It protects Earth from ultraviolet rays.
D) It stabilizes the atmospheric layers.


C

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Geologists believe that ____________________ are the remains of reef structures from one of the first

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

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Which continent had the greatest area covered by glaciers at the height of the Ice Age?

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How is the earth's climate defined?

A. daily weather conditions in a given region B. average daily temperature and precipitation. C. average weather conditions of the last five years D. average weather conditions over a period of at least 30 years E. average weather conditions over a period of more than 100 years

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