The Earth's atmosphere protects the Earth and all living things from the Sun by________.

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The Earth's atmosphere protects the Earth and all living things from the Sun by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

The Earth's atmosphere protects the Earth and all living things from the Sun by absorbing and scattering harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

The Earth's atmosphere protects the Earth and all living things from the Sun by absorbing and filtering harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.