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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
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• Correct Answer: C
• Temperature decreases with height because the atmosphere is heated from Earth's surface and air density decreases, causing adiabatic cooling.
• Upper atmosphere has less moisture, not more; moisture decreases with altitude.
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