The Denser Packing of Molecules at the Bottom of the Atmosphere

question 118

Multiple Choice

The denser packing of molecules at the bottom of the atmosphere than molecules at the top of the atmosphere is a result of ________.

• A) Coriolis effect
• B) friction
• C) gravity
• D) the sorting caused by varying weights of the gases
• E) very good planning at the time of Earth's beginnings

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