Which of the following statements about the thermosphere is false?
A) The thermosphere is the least dense layer of the atmosphere.
B) The thermosphere is above the mesosphere.
C) Temperatures increase with height in the thermosphere.
D) The thermosphere is the highest and the coldest layer of the atmosphere.
E) There is very little total heat in the thermosphere.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thermosphere is not the coldest layer; it actually experiences high temperatures due to the absorption of solar radiation.

Which of the Following Statements About the Thermosphere Is False