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The temperature range of stratosphere is –
Question

The temperature range of stratosphere is –

A.

-10 to -19°C

B.

-45 to -75°C

C.

-60 to -85°C

D.

-80 to -95°C

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (B) -45 to -75°C
Explanation
The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. The temperature in the lower stratosphere is around -75°C, and it increases gradually with altitude to about -45°C near the top of the stratosphere.
Information Key Points
  • The stratosphere extends from ~10 km to 50 km above the Earth's surface.

  • It is stratified with warmer air above cooler air.

  • Contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful UV radiation.

  • Weather phenomena are mostly absent here due to stable conditions.​

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