A layer that protects the earth from charged particles of the sun is present around the earth. This layer is present from one hundred to several kilometers above the surface of the earth. This layer is called as____.

Exosphere

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Ionosphere

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Magnetosphere

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Stratosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C Magnetosphere
The magnetosphere is the layer that is present from one hundred to several kilometers above the surface of the earth. This layer reflects away the charged particles coming from the sun and thus protects the earth.

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