capa de ozono

capa de ozono

The region of the atmosphere, generally 11-26 km (7-16 miles) above Earth, where ozone forms in high concentrations. The ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation, shielding Earth from its damaging effects.

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Biology; Ecology

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Weather; General weather

Un gas casi incoloro y una forma de oxígeno (O2). Se compone de una molécula de oxígeno formada por tres átomos de oxígeno en lugar de dos.

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Archaeology; Evolution

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pirimidina

Archaeology; Evolution

A kind of base. In DNA, cytosine (C) and thymine (T) are pyrimidines. In RNA, cytosine (C) and uracil (U) are pyrimidines.

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Archaeology; Evolution

A community of organisms interacting with a particular environment.

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Archaeology; Evolution

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