Which of the following statements about the stratosphere is false?
A) Most ultraviolet light is absorbed by the stratosphere.
B) Most ozone is located in the stratosphere.
C) The stratosphere is between the troposphere and the mesosphere.
D) In the stratosphere, temperature decreases with height.
E) The stratosphere is stratified with the densest, coldest air at the bottom.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the stratosphere, temperature actually increases with height due to the absorption of ultraviolet radiation by the ozone layer, which warms the upper part of the stratosphere.

Which of the Following Statements About the Stratosphere Is False