Meteorologymedium#105
In the stratosphere, temperature generally:
A
Remains constant then increases
CorrectB
Decreases with altitude
C
Increases rapidly throughout
D
Fluctuates randomly
Explanation
In the lower stratosphere, temperature remains nearly constant (isothermal layer), then increases with altitude due to UV absorption by ozone.
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