What does the term 'ozone' refer to in the context of Antarctic history?

A type of ice formation

An atmospheric layer that protects Earth

A geological feature

A type of animal species

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B. An atmospheric layer that protects Earth

Ozone refers to the atmospheric layer that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation. The other options misidentify the function of ozone.

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