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:

Lubricating Film

A thin layer of liquid or semi-liquid substance applied to surfaces to reduce friction and wear.

Double Layer

A double layer often refers to structures composed of two levels of material, which in biological contexts, could imply the phospholipid bilayer of cell membranes or protective coatings.

Joint Surface

The part of a bone that articulates with another bone, usually covered with cartilage to enable smooth movements.

Synovial Joint

A type of joint that is surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule, allowing for smooth movement between bones.