NDA 2025 General Knowledge question
Consider the following statements with reference to structure of the Earth's atmosphere : 1. Thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator 2. The air temperature of the tropopause is highest above the poles 3. The temperature in troposphere decreases at the rate of 1°F for every 165 m of height Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer: (B)
Solution
The troposphere is thickest at the equator (about 18 km) and thinnest at the poles (about 8 km). The temperature at the tropopause is about –80 °C over the equator and
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