Which of the following processes is the main cause of warming in the stratosphere?
A. frictional heating caused by meteorites
B. absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone
C. chemical reactions between ozone and chlorofluorocarbons
D. release of latent heat energy during condensation
Answer: B
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A. Major differences in elevation between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan B. Weathering and erosion of less resistant Munising sandstone below layers of stronger resistant sandy dolostone C. Weathering and erosion of igneous basalt rock below layers of Hematite D. Evaporation of seawater resulting in rock salt formations
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a. lakes b. glaciers c. sand dunes d. playa lakes e. beaches
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A) deposition. B) evaporation. C) freezing. D) condensation.