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chads108

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An inversion represents an extremely stable atmosphere because a parcel of air that rises into an inversion will eventually become ________ and ________ dense than the air surrounding it.
 
  A) warmer, more B) colder, more C) warmer, less D) colder, less

Question 2

While ascending through the atmosphere, you record temperature with a standard thermometer and find that the temperature has risen from -48C (-54F) to -18C (-0.4F) over the last 10 km (6.2 miles).
 
  Which of the following regions of the atmosphere are you most likely in?
  A) troposphere B) stratosphere C) thermosphere D) mesosphere



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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