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Why does the atmospheric temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere

Why does the atmospheric temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere
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Why does the atmospheric temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere

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It doesn't, it gets colder as you go higher.
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In the ozone layer of the stratosphere UV radiation is absorbed from the sun which causes an increase in the motion of ozone molecules. Therefor causing the temperature to rise.
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