How does the presence of ozone in the stratosphere affect temperature structure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It can produce heat by absorbing ultraviolet radiation
Ozone absorbs a significant part of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. The absorbed radiation increases the energy of ozone molecules and is converted into heat, causing temperature to rise with altitude through much of the stratosphere. This creates a temperature inversion compared with the troposphere. Ozone does not freeze the layer, remove nitrogen, or transform water vapour into stone, so option A is the only valid explanation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It can produce heat by absorbing ultraviolet radiation
Why is this the correct answer?
Ozone absorbs a significant part of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. The absorbed radiation increases the energy of ozone molecules and is converted into heat, causing temperature to rise with altitude through much of the stratosphere. This creates a temperature inversion compared with the troposphere. Ozone does not freeze the layer, remove nitrogen, or transform water vapour into stone, so option A is the only valid explanation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Bills of Exchange. Topic: Important Terminology.
