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Which specific type of UV radiation is almost completely absorbed by the ozone layer?
AUV-A
BUV-B
CUV-C
DVisible light
✓ Correct Answer: C — UV-C
UV-C has the shortest wavelength and highest energy, and is entirely filtered out by the ozone and oxygen.
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