Ozone is a pollutant when found in the _______ but is beneficial in its ability to block ultraviolet light from the sun in the _______.
A) troposphere; stratosphere
B) stratosphere; troposphere
C) troposphere; mesosphere
D) stratosphere; oceans
E) ionosphere; atmosphere

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Ozone is considered a pollutant in the troposphere because it can cause respiratory problems and other health issues. However, in the stratosphere, it forms the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth by blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Ozone Is a Pollutant When Found in the _______ but Is