The Two Layers of Earth's Atmosphere That Have Temperature Gradients

question 25

Multiple Choice

The two layers of Earth's atmosphere that have temperature gradients that allow convection to occur are

• A) the troposphere and the thermosphere.
• B) the mesosphere and the stratosphere.
• C) the thermosphere and the stratosphere.
• D) the troposphere and the mesosphere.

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