Why is the height of the troposphere greater at the equator than at the poles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because equatorial areas have greater heating and vertical convection
The equatorial region receives more direct solar heating, which warms the surface and causes stronger upward convection. The heated air expands and the troposphere extends to a greater altitude there. At the poles, weaker heating and colder, denser air make the troposphere shallower. Gravity is not absent at the equator, and the polar atmosphere does exist. Hence, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because equatorial areas have greater heating and vertical convection
Why is this the correct answer?
The equatorial region receives more direct solar heating, which warms the surface and causes stronger upward convection. The heated air expands and the troposphere extends to a greater altitude there. At the poles, weaker heating and colder, denser air make the troposphere shallower. Gravity is not absent at the equator, and the polar atmosphere does exist. Hence, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
