Geography · Climatology
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the thermosphere?
- 1The temperature of the thermosphere rises due to the absorption of high-energy solar radiation by oxygen and nitrogen atoms.
- 2The highly rarefied air of the thermosphere contains a significant quantity of total heat content.✓
- 3Swiftly moving thermospheric gas molecules correspond to extremely high kinetic temperatures.
- 4In the thermosphere, temperatures can exceed 1000°C.
Correct answer
The highly rarefied air of the thermosphere contains a significant quantity of total heat content.
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