Why does temperature generally increase with height in the stratosphere?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet rays
Option B is correct. Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs incoming ultraviolet radiation and converts part of that energy into heat, so the upper stratosphere is warmer than the lower stratosphere. This creates a temperature inversion and makes the layer relatively stable, with limited vertical convection. Water vapour is scarce there, air pressure decreases with height, and strong convection is not the main cause.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet rays
Why is this the correct answer?
Option B is correct. Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs incoming ultraviolet radiation and converts part of that energy into heat, so the upper stratosphere is warmer than the lower stratosphere. This creates a temperature inversion and makes the layer relatively stable, with limited vertical convection. Water vapour is scarce there, air pressure decreases with height, and strong convection is not the main cause.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: Covers GAAP.
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