The ultimate source of energy for weather is the
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That would be the sun! I hope this helps you! :)

stratosphere: as the altitude increases, the air temperature increases. the stratosphere has a layer of ozone, called the ozone layer. this layer absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation from sunlight. this results in the stratosphere being warmer.

it's anything that aren't producers and consumers.

explanation:

you've got to be clear on what "this" is