$(i)$ What is the height of the ozone layer from the equator?
$(ii)$ Name the rays against which the ozone layer provides protection.
$(iii)$ Name one effect of the depletion of the ozone layer.

(N/A) $(i)$ The ozone layer is located at a height of approximately $10$ to $16 \, km$ from the equator.
$(ii)$ The ozone layer provides protection against harmful $UV$ (ultraviolet) rays.
$(iii)$ One major effect of the depletion of the ozone layer is an increase in the risk of skin cancer and cataracts in humans due to increased exposure to $UV$ radiation.