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The stability of the stratosphere is due to which of the following reasons?

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The stability of the stratosphere is due to which of the following reasons?

(a) Absorption of solar energy by ozone layer

(b) Strong wind currents

(c) Pressure is minimal

(d) All of the mentioned

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This key question is from Air Pollution in division Air Pollution of Environmental Engineering

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Correct choice is (a) Absorption of solar energy by ozone layer

The explanation is: The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs radiations (mainly UV) coming from the sun. This energy is the key to stratospheric stability.

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