Atmospheric temperature profile: The temperature of the atmosphere increases rapidly in which layer above the one listed? Identify the layer where temperature shows a marked increase with height due to ozone absorption. Choose the correct layer.

Given data

• Asked: the layer where temperature increases with altitude.

Concept/Approach
In the troposphere temperature generally decreases with height; in the stratosphere it increases due to ozone absorbing UV radiation. (Higher up, the thermosphere/ionosphere also warms, but the standard GK answer for the layer with increasing temperature is the stratosphere.)

Final Answer
Stratosphere