Despite Its High Temperatures,why Would the Thermosphere Feel Cold to Humans

question 80

Multiple Choice

Despite its high temperatures,why would the thermosphere feel cold to humans?

• A)The number of molecules is not high enough to transfer heat to human's skin.
• B)Humans would die due to pressure changes before they could experience the intense heat.
• C)The atmosphere is denser in the thermosphere and this pressure reduces heat transfer.
• D)The average kinetic energy is actually less in the thermosphere than the troposphere.
• E)The high density of individual molecules in the thermosphere have a cooling effect.

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