In Which Two Atmospheric Zones Does Temperature Decrease with Altitude

question 135

Multiple Choice

In which two atmospheric zones does temperature decrease with altitude?

• A)Troposphere and mesosphere
• B)Troposphere and stratosphere
• C)Stratosphere and thermosphere
• D)Stratosphere and mesosphere
• E)None of the above temperature decreases with increasing altitude in all layers of the atmosphere.

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