Question

How does the ozone layer in the stratosphere vary on Earth?

A. Levels are higher in middle latitudes than near the equator.

B. Levels are higher near the equator than near the poles.

C. Levels are higher near Antarctica than near the Arctic.

D. Levels do not vary between the poles, middle latitudes, and equator.

Answer 1

I think the answer is B. Levels are higher near the equator than near the poles.

“Sunlight hits a smaller surface area at the Equator so heats up quickly compared to the poles.”