In the Atmosphere, the Temperature Decreases with Increasing Altitude in the ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the atmosphere, the temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the ________ and the ________.

• A) thermosphere, mesosphere
• B) mesosphere, stratosphere
• C) stratosphere, troposphere
• D) troposphere, mesosphere
• E) troposphere, thermosphere

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Definitions:

Constant Returns to Scale

A situation where increasing all inputs by a certain factor results in output increasing by the same factor, indicating proportionate scalability of production.

Increasing Returns to Scale

Occurs when an increase in all inputs by a certain percentage causes a more than proportional increase in output.

Decreasing Returns to Scale

Decreasing returns to scale occur when an increase in all inputs leads to a less than proportional increase in output, showing that the firm becomes less efficient as it scales up production.

Increasing Opportunity Costs

A situation where the cost of forgoing the next best alternative increases as more resources are devoted to an activity.