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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