why temperature in mesosphere keeps on decreasing as one moves towards top despite mesosphere being upper than troposphere and close to sun rays

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Consider the following statements about atmosphere-

1. Temperature increase with increase in height in the troposphere.

2. Exosphere is divided into D.E.F.G Layers.

3. Temperature decreases with increasing height in mesosphere.

4. Over the equator, the temperature at tropopause is lowest while temperature over poles at tropopause is higher than that of over equator.

Choose the correct statements:

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Which of the following gases protects us from harmful sun rays?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Nitrogen

(ii) The most important layer of the atmosphere is

(a) Troposphere

(b) Thermosphere

(iii) Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is free from clouds?

(a) Troposphere

(b) Stratosphere

(iv) As we go up the layers of the atmosphere, the pressure

(a) Increases

(b) Decreases

(v) When precipitation comes down to the Earth in the liquid form, it is called

(a) Cloud

(b) Rain

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