Geography • Physical GeographyEasy
Which of the following atmospheric layers experiences a continuous decrease in temperature with height, containing roughly 75-80% of the atmosphere's mass?
A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere✓ Correct Answer
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
💡 Solution & Explanation
The troposphere contains about 75 to 80 percent of the total mass of the atmosphere and exhibits a standard lapse rate where temperature drops with altitude. Alternative choices such as the stratosphere show rising temperatures due to ozone absorption of ultraviolet radiation.
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