The concept of lapse rate in the lower atmosphere mainly applies to which layer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Troposphere
The governing concept is the lapse rate, meaning the change in air temperature with increasing altitude. In the troposphere, temperature normally decreases upward because the atmosphere is heated mainly from Earth’s surface; this layer also contains most weather. Therefore option B is correct. The thermosphere behaves differently, while the exosphere and ionosphere are far too high for ordinary lower-atmosphere weather processes.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Troposphere
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the lapse rate, meaning the change in air temperature with increasing altitude. In the troposphere, temperature normally decreases upward because the atmosphere is heated mainly from Earth’s surface; this layer also contains most weather. Therefore option B is correct. The thermosphere behaves differently, while the exosphere and ionosphere are far too high for ordinary lower-atmosphere weather processes.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
