Question

The range of temperature in stratosphere is _____________

(a) -51°C  to -15°C

(b) -5°C  to -10°C

(c) -510°C  to -105°C

(d) -31°C  to -10°C

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I want to ask this question from Vertical Development of Air in section Atmosphere and Air Data Measurement of Aircraft Performance

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) -51°C  to -15°C

Easiest explanation: The range of temperature in stratosphere is -51°C  to -15°C. The layer closer to tropopause is -51°C and the layer close to mesosphere is -15°C. This temperature change happens depending on seasonal changes.