Which of the following statements is true of the stratosphere but not of the troposphere?
A) Most greenhouse gases are concentrated here.
B) Most water vapor resides here.
C) Most of the mass of the atmosphere lies here.
D) Circulation of this layer influences ocean currents.
E) Most ultraviolet radiation is absorbed here.

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The statement that is true of the stratosphere but not the troposphere is that most ultraviolet radiation is absorbed here. The ozone layer, which is located in the stratosphere, absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which is not present in the troposphere.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Stratosphere