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Where are UV rays strongest?

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Answer: Near the equator

Explanation: Closer to the equator the sun's rays have a shorter distance to travel through the atmosphere and therefore less of the harmful UV radiation can be absorbed. With increasing altitude less atmosphere is available to absorb UV radiation.

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