The ozone layer sits near the top of earth's atmosphere and protects us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. but ozone is dangerous when it's closer to ground level. which of the following describes ozone? select one of the options below as your a. a fibrous mineral used to insulate and fireproof buildings and home appliances that can cause lung cancer when inhaled/ b. a radioactive gas that can enter a house through its foundation and produce indoor pollution that can cause lung cancer/ c. a combination of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds present in various emissions that can irritate respiratory organs