What happens to molecules in air as altitude increases in the troposphere?(1 point)

Question

Responses

They get closer to each other.
They get closer to each other.

They stay at the same temperature.
They stay at the same temperature.

They become denser.
They become denser.

They move farther apart from each other.

Answer 1

As altitude increases in the troposphere, the correct response is:

They move farther apart from each other.

This is because, at higher altitudes, the air pressure decreases, leading to a decrease in the density of air molecules, which causes them to spread out more.