Multiple choice

Which of the following is correct about temperature?

  1. It is the measurement of the long wave radiation that is absorbed by the atmospheric gases

  2. It is the measurement of the interaction of insolation with the atmosphere and the earth's surface

  3. It is the measurement of the air in contact with the land

  4. It is the measurement of the transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air

  5. It is the measurement of the energy that heats up theatmosphere from below
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The interaction of insolation with the atmosphere and the earth's surface creates heat which is measured in terms of temperature. This is the correct answer choice.

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