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Temperature decreases down the valleys, it is known as the _______.

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Inversion of temperature
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Inversion of heat
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Inversion of pressure
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none of these
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The correct option is A Inversion of temperature
Temperature decreases down the valley, it is known as the inversion of temperature. Especially during the winter nights the temperature increase with the altitude. This is mainly due to rapid radiation from the ground and on account of the flow of heavy cold air down the valley.

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