In the context of the mesosphere, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Options

A. It is the third layer of the atmosphere.
B. In this layer temperature rises very rapidly with increasing height
C. Meteorites burn up in this layer on entering from space.
D. It is directly above the stratosphere

Answer

B

Explanation

The Mesosphere is the third layer of Earth.s atmosphere which lies directly above the Stratosphere and below the Thermosphere. The boundary between the mesosphere and thermosphere above it is called the mesopause. Most meteors vaporize in the mesosphere. Some material from meteors lingers in the mesosphere, causing this layer to have a relatively high concentration of iron and other metal atoms. In this layer, temperature decreases with increasing height due to decreased absorption of solar radiation by the rarefied atmosphere and increasing cooling by Co, radiative emission.