WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Stratosphere
  2. Mesosphere
  3. Troposphere
  4. Ionosphere

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Troposphere

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Troposphere šŸ“š Explanation: The troposphere extends from the Earth's surface up to an average height of about 13 km and contains nearly all the atmosphere's water vapor. Almost all weather phenomena, including rain, snow, and storms, take place within this layer. As altitude increases in the troposphere, the temperature generally decreases at a predictable rate.