Question

in which of these layers of the atmosphere does the temperature increase with increasing altitude?
choose all that apply.
o stratosphere
o thermosphere
o mesosphere
o troposphere

Explanation:

• Stratosphere: The stratosphere has the ozone layer. Ozone absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which causes the temperature to increase with altitude in this layer.
• Thermosphere: In the thermosphere, molecules are bombarded by highly energetic solar radiation (such as X - rays and extreme UV). This absorption of energy causes the temperature to rise with altitude.

The troposphere has a decrease in temperature with altitude (on average, the lapse rate is about \(6.5^{\circ}C\) per kilometer). The mesosphere has a decrease in temperature with altitude as well.

Answer:

Stratosphere, Thermosphere