The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is:

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
Ans. (c)

Explanation

The correct sequence is Tropo - Strata - Meso - Iono spheres.

Troposphere extends upto 8-18 km, after that, Stratosphere upto 50 km, after that Mesosphere extends upto 80 km and beyond that, upto 400 km Ionosphere exists.

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Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

LIST - I	LIST - II
A. Prevents UV radiation	1. Mesosphere
B. No propagation of sound waves	2. Thermosphere
C. Maintenance of the heat balance	3. Stratosphere
D. All gases are ionised	4. Troposphere
	5. Lithosphere

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Which of the following gases protects us from harmful sun rays?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Nitrogen

(ii) The most important layer of the atmosphere is

(a) Troposphere

(b) Thermosphere

(iii) Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is free from clouds?

(a) Troposphere

(b) Stratosphere

(iv) As we go up the layers of the atmosphere, the pressure

(a) Increases

(b) Decreases

(v) When precipitation comes down to the Earth in the liquid form, it is called

(a) Cloud

(b) Rain

Column I	Column II
(A) Troposphere	(i) Prevents UV rays coming to earth
(B) Stratosphere	(ii) Ionization of gases
(C) Mesosphere	(iii) Maintenance of heat balance
(D) Thermosphere	(iv) Non-propagation of sound waves

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