Multiple choice

When can you expect the tropopause to rise?

  1. During summer

  2. During winter

  3. During autumn

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The tropopause rises during summer due to increased solar heating and stronger convective activity in the troposphere. This increased thermal expansion pushes the boundary between troposphere and stratosphere to higher altitudes.