Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?
A) It contains water vapor.
B) It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere.
C) It resists being compressed.
D) It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface.
E) It has clouds that float in it.
Answer: C
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