StratosphereThe Stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere. This layer is 32 miles after the Troposphere. The Stratosphere gets its heat from the Ozone Layer absorbing radiation from the sun. Air temperature in the stratosphere layer increases with altitude.
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Ozone LayerThe ozone layer absorbs high energy UV radiation. BY absorbing UV radiation, Ozone also protects Earth's surface. UV radiation would harm living things without the Ozone layer.
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