Which of the Following Statements Is Untrue

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is untrue?

• A)The stratosphere gets warmer as altitude increases.
• B)The troposphere gets colder as altitude increases.
• C)The amount of oxygen in the troposphere decreases as altitude increases.
• D)None of the above are true.
• E)Only a and b are untrue

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