Convection Occurs in the Troposphere but Not in the Stratosphere

question 107

Multiple Choice

Convection occurs in the troposphere but not in the stratosphere because

• A)the troposphere is warmer than the stratosphere.
• B)the troposphere is cooler than the stratosphere.
• C)lower altitudes of the troposphere are warmer than higher altitudes,unlike in the stratosphere.
• D)higher altitudes of the troposphere are warmer than lower altitudes,unlike in the stratosphere.
• E)the troposphere contains fewer greenhouse gases than the stratosphere.

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