Geography · Troposphere
What is the primary reason for the decrease in temperature with altitude in the troposphere?
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- 1Strong greenhouse effect present in the upper limits of the layer
- 2The troposphere is primarily heated from below by the Earth's surface, and air density decreases with height✓
- 3Ozone layer absorption of heat in the upper troposphere
- 4Increased solar radiation at higher altitudes
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The troposphere is primarily heated from below by the Earth's surface, and air density decreases with height
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