Q20
The earth's atmosphere is divided into layers based on the vertical profile of:
A.
Air pressure
B.
Air temperature
AnswerC.
Air density
D.
Wind speed
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The term upper atmosphere usually refers to the region of the atmosphere above the troposphere.Many remote sensing satellites follow the near polar sun-synchronous orbits at a height around 800 km, which is well above the thermopause.