The Reason That Temperature Increases with Altitude Through Most of the Stratosphere

question 32

Multiple Choice

The reason that temperature increases with altitude through most of the stratosphere is _________________

• A) heat is released by absorption of UV radiation by oxygen and ozone
• B) sunlight is more intense in the stratosphere
• C) jet stream winds produce frictional heat
• D) greenhouse gases warm the air
• E) water vapor levels are high and store heat

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