The temperature usually decreases with height in the troposphere. Explain this apparent paradox

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The atmosphere is not heated directly by incoming energy from the Sun but from energy moving upward from the Earth's surface.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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