The lowest atmospheric temperatures are found at the
A)earths surface.
B)troposphere/stratosphere junction.
C)stratosphere/mesosphere junction.
D)mesosphere/thermosphere junction.

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The mesosphere/thermosphere junction is the region where the lowest atmospheric temperatures are found, with temperatures ranging from about -90°C to -130°C. This is due to the extremely low air density at this altitude and the absorption of solar radiation by ozone molecules in the upper atmosphere.

The Lowest Atmospheric Temperatures Are Found at the