The ___________ extends upto a height of 50km from the Earth.

stratosphere

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troposphere

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lithosphere

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hydrosphere

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Solution

The correct option is A stratosphere
The stratosphere lies above the troposphere. It extends upto a height of 50 km from the Earth. The lower layer of stratosphere contains ozone which protects from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

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