Question

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere help in the burning of meteors?

Options

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

Answer 1

Mesosphere

Explanation:

The mesosphere is the atmospheric layer where most meteors burn up upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere. As meteors descend, they encounter the denser air in the mesosphere, which causes friction and heat, burning them before they reach the surface. Other layers, like the troposphere, stratosphere, and thermosphere, do not primarily cause the burning of meteors.