Which of the following describes stratospheric ozone?
A)It reflects all ultraviolet radiation back into space.
B)It contributes to the increase of temperature with height in the stratosphere.
C)It does not affect Earth's radiation budget.
D)It reaches its highest concentrations over Antarctica in October.

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Stratospheric ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation, which contributes to the warming of the stratosphere, leading to an increase in temperature with height.

Which of the Following Describes Stratospheric Ozone