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bobbie

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What is also thought of as the weight of air?
 
  A. atmospheric concentration
  B. air pressure
  C. atmospheric composition
  D. air temperature
  E. atomic weight of air

Question 2

Why does the temperature of the stratosphere increase with increasing altitude?
 
  A. The density of ultraviolet radiation decreases.
  B. The reflection of ultraviolet radiation increases.
  C. The density of stratospheric ozone decreases.
  D. The absorption of ultraviolet radiation increases.
  E. The ozone hole allows an increase of insolation.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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