Question

Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the atmosphere?

A. The atmospheric conditions are uniformly even as latitude and altitude changes.
B. The atmosphere is composed of two gases - oxygen and carbon dioxide.
C. The atmosphere produces ultraviolet radiation in its ozone layer.
D. The atmospheric conditions vary as one changes latitude and altitude.

Answer 1

Answer : Option D) The atmospheric conditions vary as one changes latitude and altitude.

Explanation : The composition of the atmosphere varies according to the latitude and altitude because of the unequal heating of the earth surface at different latitudes and altitudes which results into atmospheric changes. It also creates different regions and zones.