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

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