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Mimi

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on: Jul 14, 2018
In this atmospheric layer, the temperature is relatively constant for the first 10 kilometers, then it increases:
 
  A) troposphere.
  B) mesosphere.
  C) thermosphere.
  D) stratosphere.

Question 2

The troposphere:
 
  A) is thinnest at the tropics.
  B) maintains a relatively constant temperature.
  C) is thicker in summer.
  D) often disappears near the poles in winter.


jesse.fleming

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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