Atmospheric Temperature Gradients and Pollutant Movement
Which statement best describes how temperature gradients within Earth’s atmospheric layers affect the vertical movement of air pollutants?
A
Mesospheric temperature increases prevent tropospheric pollutants from rising
B
Thermospheric density gradients pull pollutants upward from lower layers
C
Temperature inversions in stratosphere limit vertical mixing with troposphere
D
Uniform cooling throughout all atmospheric layers enhances pollutant dispersion
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