Temperature increases with altitude through most of the stratosphere because ________________
A)greenhouse gases warm the air
B)heat is released when oxygen and ozone absorb the sun's UV radiation
C)water vapor levels are high and store heat
D)jet stream winds produce frictional heat
E)sunlight is more intense in the stratosphere

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Heat is released when oxygen and ozone absorb the sun's UV radiation, leading to an increase in temperature with altitude through most of the stratosphere. This is known as the "ozone layer" and plays an important role in protecting the Earth's surface from harmful UV radiation.

Temperature Increases with Altitude Through Most of the Stratosphere Because