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on: Jul 14, 2018
Trace the changing temperature of the atmosphere from Earth's surface to the top of the thermosphere.
 
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Question 2

The majority of Earth's volume is within the
 
  A) inner core. B) crust. C) outer core. D) mantle.


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

It follows a zig-zag patter: decreases in troposphere, increases in stratosphere, decreases again in mesosphere, and increases in thermosphere.

Answer to Question 2

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