Temperature increases with elevation in the stratosphere because of:
A)increasing atmospheric pressure
B)decreasing atmospheric pressure
C)the ozone layer
D)none of the above

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The ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which causes the temperature to increase with elevation in the stratosphere. This absorption of UV radiation converts the radiation into heat, leading to a temperature increase.

Temperature Increases with Elevation in the Stratosphere Because Of