Which layer of the atmosphere lies close to the earth?

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C Troposphere
The layer of the atmosphere near the surface of the earth or the lowermost one is called troposphere. The average thickness of this layer is about 14 km. Most of the weather forming phenomena occure in this layer.

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