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The approximate height of the atmosphere is

a. 1200 km
b. 1400 km
c. 1500 km
d. 1600 km

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Solution

The correct option is (d).

Explanation: The uppermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere, that is, the exosphere extends up to a height of 1,600 km and beyond this point, the atmosphere merges with the interplanetary space.

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