The earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of __________?
Correct answer: B. Air temperature
- A. Air pressure
- B. Air temperature
- C. Air density
- D. Wind speed
Explanation
The atmosphere is divided into the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere mainly according to how temperature changes with altitude. Pressure and density also change vertically, but they are not the basis of this standard layering.
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