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  1. Why does temperature increase with increase in height in Stratosphere?

  2. A.

     Closeness of the sun

    B.

     Decrease in atmospheric pressure

    C.

     Concentration of ozone

    D.

     None of these

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    Concentration of ozone cause temperature increase with increase in height in Stratosphere. The reason is that the direct heat source for the stratosphere is the Sun. A layer of ozone molecules absorbs solar radiation, which heats the stratosphere.


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