In which layer is a sharp rise in temperature linked with direct absorption of solar radiation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Thermosphere
The correct answer is C, the thermosphere. Its sparse gases absorb high-energy ultraviolet and X-ray radiation from the Sun, increasing the kinetic energy of particles and therefore the measured temperature. The troposphere is mainly heated from Earth’s surface, while the mesosphere generally shows decreasing temperature with height. The lower troposphere is not characterized by this upper-atmospheric absorption pattern.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Thermosphere
Why is this the correct answer?
The correct answer is C, the thermosphere. Its sparse gases absorb high-energy ultraviolet and X-ray radiation from the Sun, increasing the kinetic energy of particles and therefore the measured temperature. The troposphere is mainly heated from Earth’s surface, while the mesosphere generally shows decreasing temperature with height. The lower troposphere is not characterized by this upper-atmospheric absorption pattern.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting. Topic: Covers GAAP.
