How Does the Temperature of Earth's Atmosphere Vary with Height

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Multiple Choice

How does the temperature of Earth's atmosphere vary with height over the range 0-80 km?

• A) The temperature decreases, then increases, then decreases again.
• B) The temperature rises steadily until it reaches a high and constant value above 80 km.
• C) The temperature increases, then decreases, then increases again.
• D) The temperature decreases steadily until it reaches a minimum at 80 km.

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