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Ozone
Ozone is a
molecule made up of three atoms of oxygen. It occurs naturally in the stratosphere
and provides a protective layer shielding the Earth from harmful ultraviolet
radiation. Below the stratosphere, in the troposphere, it is a chemical
oxidant, a greenhouse gas and a major component of photochemical smog.
(Courtesy of Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy)
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