Multiple Choice
Why do high temperatures occur in the thermosphere?
A) Infrared radiation from the ground heats this layer more than any other layer.
B) Methane is such an effective greenhouse gas.
C) Carbon dioxide has accumulated to very high levels in this layer.
D) It is in direct contact with high energy solar radiation.
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