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GCE Geography 2025 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Geography 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The ozone layer protects life on earth by

  • A. trapping heat close to the earth's surface
  • B. reflecting visible light back into space
  • C. absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sunCorrect
  • D. regulating the earth's magnetic field

Explanation

The ozone layer acts as a protective shield for life on earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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