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Ozone in the stratosphere is beneficial because it:

1. Traps heat near the Earth
2. Absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation
3. Produces acid rain
4. Converts CO2 into O2

Answer

B. Absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation

Solution

Ground-level ozone, however, is a harmful pollutant (smog).

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