Multiple Choice
What causes the Earth's mesosphere (also known as the ozone layer) to be warmer than layers just above or below it?
A) Chemical reactions involving ozone produce heat
B) Ozone absorbs solar energy
C) Heat is transported into the ozone layer by convection from the troposphere
D) Energetic particles hit the mesosphere to produce heat and aurorae
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