A plot of the neutral gas temperature as a function of altitude is shown below, for solar minimum and solar maximum conditions. Briefly explain why the temperature shows so much variation in the thermosphere, but little to no change at lower altitudes. Solar Min Solar Max Temperature (K) Altitude (km)

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A plot of the neutral gas temperature as a function of altitude is shown below, for solar minimum and solar maximum conditions. Briefly explain why the temperature
shows so much variation in the thermosphere, but little to no change at lower altitudes.
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