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The thermosphere begins at a height of _____________.


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80 Km
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95 Km
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105 Km
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120 Km
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Solution

The correct option is A 80 Km

The thermosphere begins at about 80 km (50 mi) above sea level. At these high altitudes, the residual atmospheric gases sort into strata according to molecular mass (see turbosphere).


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