Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere ________.
A) are strongly bound to each other
B) infrequently collide with each other
C) tend to explode when they collide with each other
D) tend to stay at rest
E) are readily compressed and heated

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Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere are readily compressed and heated. This is because they are not strongly bound to each other and have high kinetic energy, which allows them to move around and collide frequently.

Gas Molecules in the Lower Atmosphere ________