Aug 04, 2000 » Climatology Question
Question
In which location is the tropopause at a higher elevation? (Choose the best answer.)
The correct answer is b) "Tropics."
Because air is cooler and denser in the Arctic, the tropopause lies at a lower elevation. This restricts the height of storms and limits convection.
To learn more, see lesson on Arctic Geography
To learn more, see lesson on Arctic Geography