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| q | There is little ozone to
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| solar energy in the mesosphere, and |
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| therefore, the air temperature in the |
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| mesosphere decreases with height. |
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| q | Also, air molecules are able
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| lose more energy than they absorb. |
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| This cooling effect is particularly |
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| large near the top of the |
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| mesosphere. |
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| lapse rate = 6.5 C/km |