Warming in the stratosphere is mainly caused by

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Warming in the stratosphere is mainly caused by:

A. Absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone

B. Release of latent heat energy during condensation

C. Chemical reactions between ozone and chlorofluorocarbons

D. Frictional heating caused by meteorites

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Primary Cause of Global Warming is Ozone Depletion. Atmospheric temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere and increases with altitude in the stratosphere.

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