In the equatorial regions, the is about 18 km, and in the polar regions, it is about 8 km from the surface of the Earth.

mesosphere

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stratosphere

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troposphere

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thermosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C troposphere
The height of the troposphere is not the same everywhere on Earth. Due to the vertical movement of the air, the troposphere extends up to 18 km in the equatorial region. Similarly, it is about 8 km from the surface of the Earth in the polar regions.

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