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Environmental Science Sem 1
2.3.2 Quiz: Structure and Movements of the Atmosphere

Commercial jets fly in the lower stratosphere. How does the jet's exterior temperature change as it leaves Earth's surface and enters the stratosphere?

A. The exterior temperature increases and then decreases.
B. The exterior temperature decreases and then increases.
C. The exterior temperature decreases steadily.
D. The exterior temperature increases steadily.



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Final answer:

The temperature of a commercial jet's exterior increases as it enters the stratosphere due to the presence of the ozone layer.


Explanation:

The exterior temperature of a commercial jet changes as it leaves Earth's surface and enters the stratosphere. In the lower stratosphere, where commercial jets fly, the temperature increases with altitude, from approximately -60°C to 0°C. This change is due to the presence of the ozone layer in the stratosphere, which absorbs UV radiation and causes this unique temperature profile.


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