Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Atmosphere

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?

• A) It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere.
• B) It is not readily compressed.
• C) It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface.
• D) It has clouds which float in it.
• E) It contains water vapor.

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