What is the name of the phenomenon where the temperature in the stratopause is constant? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the phenomenon where the temperature in the stratopause is constant?
A. Temperature inversion
B. Adiabatic cooling
C. Greenhouse effect
D. Isothermal layer
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The stratopause is an isothermal layer, meaning the temperature is constant with altitude.

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