UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2012
Question 35 of 66Geography
Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because 1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface 2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere. 3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer
The correct answer is hidden
Explanation
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