According to the temperature sounding shown in this thermodynamic diagram, [INSERT FIGURE 3-31. NO CAPTION]

A) the tropopause occurs at a pressure of about 550 mb
B) the tropopause occurs at a pressure of about 140 mb
C) the stratopause occurs at a pressure of about 550 mb
D) the stratopause occurs at a pressure of about 140 mb


Answer: B

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