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

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

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