Question

refer to the following. 6 mark for review which of the following abiotic factors, when graphed on the x - axis, leads to the curved line in the graph due to variation in the different layers of the atmosphere? a nitrogen (n₂) concentration gradients b carbon dioxide (co₂) concentration gradients c temperature gradients d ultraviolet radiation gradients

Explanation:

The temperature in the Earth's atmosphere varies significantly with altitude across different layers such as the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. Nitrogen and carbon - dioxide concentrations are relatively more uniform in the lower atmosphere and do not cause such a characteristic curved pattern with altitude. Ultraviolet radiation is absorbed and scattered in the atmosphere but does not directly create this well - known temperature - altitude curve. Temperature gradients are what create the characteristic shape of the curve when plotted against altitude in the different layers of the atmosphere.

Answer:

C. Temperature gradients