Consider the following information:

S.No Layer of Atmosphere Change in Temperature Reason for the change

1. Troposphere Decreases with altitude Earth’s surface absorbs solar radiation, warming the lower atmosphere

2. Stratosphere Increases with altitude Absorption of solar radiation ionizes gases, producing heat

3. Mesosphere Increases with altitude Lack of heat-absorbing gases, leading to cooling

4. Ionosphere Decreases with altitude Ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, heating the upper part

5. Exosphere Varies (extremely high or low) Few gas molecules, direct exposure to solar radiation

In how many of the above rows is/are the given information correctly matched?

Question

S.No	Layer of Atmosphere	Change in Temperature	Reason for the change
1.	Troposphere	Decreases with altitude	Earth’s surface absorbs solar radiation, warming the lower atmosphere
2.	Stratosphere	Increases with altitude	Absorption of solar radiation ionizes gases, producing heat
3.	Mesosphere	Increases with altitude	Lack of heat-absorbing gases, leading to cooling
4.	Ionosphere	Decreases with altitude	Ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, heating the upper part
5.	Exosphere	Varies (extremely high or low)	Few gas molecules, direct exposure to solar radiation