Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth.

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Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?

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(A) The Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards its poles

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(B) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space

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(C) Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth

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(D) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct