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Question
The gaseous envelope around the earth is known as atmosphere. The lowest layer of this is extended upto 10 km from sea level, this layer is ______.
Options
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Hydrosphere
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Solution
The gaseous envelope around the earth is known as atmosphere. The lowest layer of this is extended upto 10 km from sea level, this layer is troposphere.
Explanation:
Troposphere is correct since the lowest region of atmosphere in which the human beings along with other organisms live is called troposphere. It extends up to the height of approx. 10 km from sea level.
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