To which layer of atmosphere is cloud formation limited to?

Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C
Troposphere

Troposphere hosts the water cycle. Friction between air and the Earth's surface propels dust particles in the air. Their coming in contact with moisture leads to cloud formation, further leading to precipitation in the form of rains or snow.

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(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

The layer present between stratosphere and thermosphere is _______________.

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

C O_{2}

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