difference between mesosphere and stratosphere

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Mesosphere Stratosphere
1.This is the second layer of the atmosphere. 1.This is next to stratosphere.
2.Temperature increases here. 2.Temperature decreases here.
3.It extends to 50 km. 3.It extends to 80 km.

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The stratosphere and mesosphere together are sometimes referred to as _______________.

LIST - I	LIST - II
A. Prevents UV radiation	1. Mesosphere
B. No propagation of sound waves	2. Thermosphere
C. Maintenance of the heat balance	3. Stratosphere
D. All gases are ionised	4. Troposphere
	5. Lithosphere

Column I	Column II
(A) Troposphere	(i) Prevents UV rays coming to earth
(B) Stratosphere	(ii) Ionization of gases
(C) Mesosphere	(iii) Maintenance of heat balance
(D) Thermosphere	(iv) Non-propagation of sound waves

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