What is the most scientific reason for the troposphere being higher at the equator than at the poles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Greater heating and stronger convection in equatorial regions
The governing concept is unequal solar heating and convection. The equatorial surface receives more nearly direct solar energy, warming the lower atmosphere and driving stronger upward convection. The heated air expands and the troposphere extends to a greater height; colder polar air produces a lower tropopause. Thus A is correct. The ozone layer is not completely absent at the poles, pressure is not zero, and the stratosphere exists there.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Greater heating and stronger convection in equatorial regions
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is unequal solar heating and convection. The equatorial surface receives more nearly direct solar energy, warming the lower atmosphere and driving stronger upward convection. The heated air expands and the troposphere extends to a greater height; colder polar air produces a lower tropopause. Thus A is correct. The ozone layer is not completely absent at the poles, pressure is not zero, and the stratosphere exists there.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
