Question

Give some characteristics of stratosphere .

Answer 1

Explanation:

it is second layer of atmosphere just above triposphere and below mesophere .......prevents ultraviolet rays

Answer 2

Answer:

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Some charactristics of stratosphere are as follows :-

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•The lowermost limit of stratosphere is at troposphere. This layer is free of water vapour and dust. It extends from 18-80 km between 50 degree to 60 degree latitudes.

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•In this layer the temperature does not change with altitude. In certain situations, there may be slight increase in temperature with elevation.

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•No visible weather phenomena takes place in this layer, Cirrus clouds are occassionally formed in lower stratosphere.

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•Stratosphere contains ozone layer.There is a maximum concentration of ozone, a vital gas between 20-30 km.This region is called the ozonosphere.

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