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In which unit is the thickness of the stratospheric ozone gas layer measured?

General Awareness (GA) Competitive Exams (SSC, DSSSB, UPSC, RRB, CET, and State Boards) SSC Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL)

Q. 6 of Quiz-1820 (Que-ID : 3957)

In which unit is the thickness of the stratospheric ozone gas layer measured?

  • Caverts
  • Dobson unit
  • Melsen Unit
  • None of these

Ans → (b) Dobson unit

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