What is the correct order of structure of Atmosphere ? 

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  1. Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exoshpere
  2. Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exoshpere
  3. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere
  4. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere

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Option 3 : Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere
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The Correct answer is Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Key Points

  • The atmosphere is divided into five main layers based on temperature gradients.
  • Troposphere is the lowest layer where weather phenomena occur. It extends up to about 8-15 km from the Earth's surface.
  • Stratosphere lies above the Troposphere and extends up to about 50 km. It contains the ozone layer which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.
  • Mesosphere is the third layer, extending from about 50 km to 85 km. This is the layer where most meteoroids burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Thermosphere extends from about 85 km to 600 km. It contains a small fraction of the atmosphere's mass and is where the auroras occur.
  • Exosphere is the outermost layer, extending from about 600 km to 10,000 km. It is where the atmosphere thins out into space.
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