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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > atmospheric sciences > Earth atmosphere > stratosphere > ozonosphere
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > atmospheric sciences > Earth atmosphere > stratosphere > ozonosphere
Preferred Term:

ozonosphere

Definition:
The general stratum of the upper atmosphere in which there is an appreciable ozone concentration and in which ozone plays an important part in the radiation balance of the atmosphere. This region lies roughly between 10 and 50 kilometers, with maximum ozone concentration at about 20 to 25 kilometers. Used for ozone layer.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
stratosphere
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • ozone layer
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/212235
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