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. Greenhouse effect
C. Adiabatic cooling
D. Isothermal layer
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The stratopause is an isothermal layer, meaning the temperature is constant with altitude.

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