One Reason the Temperature Decreases with Increasing Altitude in the Troposphere

Multiple Choice

One reason the temperature decreases with increasing altitude in the troposphere is_____ .

A) the chemical reaction that forms ozone gives off heat and ozone increases in concentration toward the upper troposphere
B) the solar radiation is absorbed by ozone in the stratosphere
C) the water vapor in the troposphere is heated by terrestrial radiation
D) molecular spacing increases with increasing altitude