The Temperature of the Mesosphere Decreases from 0°C at the Bottom

question 110

Multiple Choice

The temperature of the mesosphere decreases from 0°C at the bottom to -90°C at the top.This change in temperature is a result of

• A)a decrease in air pressure.
• B)low absorption of solar radiation-air molecules emit more energy than they absorb.
• C)low air density.
• D)all of these

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