Why is the ozone layer important?
A) It insulates Earth.
B) It increases the temperature.
C) It protects Earth from ultraviolet rays.
D) It stabilizes the atmospheric layers.

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If the ozone layer were to weaken, organisms would receive disruptive levels of ultraviolet light. This would affect the plankton growth in the ocean which also affects every food web in the ocean. Information can be found in the section Human Activity is Causing Global Oceanic Change.

Why Is the Ozone Layer Important