Which of the following statements about inversion of temperature is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. Temperature increases with increasing altitude.<br>2. A long winter night with clear skies is an ideal situation.<br>3. It is a short term phenomenon and is common all over the globe except at the poles.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A. 1 and 2 only ✓
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 1 only
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

Explanation

Temperature inversion occurs when temperature increases with altitude, best supported by long, clear winter nights. Statement 3 is incorrect because inversion is highly common and persistent at the poles.

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