The Highest Temperatures in the Atmosphere Occur in the ________

question 135

Multiple Choice

The highest temperatures in the atmosphere occur in the ________ because ________.

• A)troposphere infrared radiation from the ground heats this layer more than any other layer
• B)stratosphere methane is such an effective greenhouse gas
• C)thermosphere carbon dioxide has accumulated to very high levels in this layer
• D)thermosphere it is in intense contact with high energy solar radiation
• E)mesosphere high intensity solar radiation causes strong chemical reactions with ozone,and this heats the layer to very high temperatures.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows, influencing investment decisions and valuation.

Compounded Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods on a deposit or loan.

Effective Annual Rate

The real interest rate on an investment or loan, taking into account the effect of compounding interest as opposed to just the nominal or stated rate.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on a loan or investment calculated monthly on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.