Atmospheric layers are mainly classified on the basis of what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Change in temperature
The major atmospheric layers are distinguished mainly by how temperature changes with height. In the troposphere temperature generally decreases upward, in the stratosphere it increases, in the mesosphere it decreases again, and in the thermosphere it rises sharply. These alternating thermal patterns define the boundaries and names of the layers. Therefore option B is correct; sea salt, river flow, and soil colour are not classification criteria.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Change in temperature
Why is this the correct answer?
The major atmospheric layers are distinguished mainly by how temperature changes with height. In the troposphere temperature generally decreases upward, in the stratosphere it increases, in the mesosphere it decreases again, and in the thermosphere it rises sharply. These alternating thermal patterns define the boundaries and names of the layers. Therefore option B is correct; sea salt, river flow, and soil colour are not classification criteria.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
