The ___________ extends upto a height of 50km from the Earth.
A
stratosphere
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B
troposphere
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C
lithosphere
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D
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.