Tropospheric Warming and Stratospheric Cooling
According to climate models, an increase in greenhouse gas concentrations is predicted to warm the troposphere and cool the stratosphere. Which statement provides the best explanation for this phenomenon?
A
Atmospheric pressure changes alter convection patterns between layers
B
Greenhouse gases trap heat in troposphere while allowing more heat to escape from stratosphere
C
Ozone production increases in troposphere but decreases in stratosphere
D
Solar radiation penetrates less deeply into atmosphere
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