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Most ultraviolet (UV) rays are deflected or absorbed by the atmosphere, but some of these rays pass easily thra
penetrate Earth's surface.
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Which substance in the atmosphere absorbs most of the ultraviolet rays?
A water
B. Ozone
C. nitrogen
D. chlorofluorocarbon