Which of the following layers of the atmosphere will have the lowest pressure?

Thermosphere

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Stratosphere

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Exosphere

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Mesosphere

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Solution

The correct option is C
Exosphere

The Exosphere has the lowest pressure because pressure drops as altitude increases. This is due to the

atmospheric air being pulled towards the surface of the earth due to gravity. Which means air density is less as you go

up because there is lesser and lesser air mass above you. Air density & air pressure are directly related because as density goes

down pressure goes down too and vice versa.

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Similar questions

Consider the following statements about atmosphere-

1. Temperature increase with increase in height in the troposphere.

2. Exosphere is divided into D.E.F.G Layers.

3. Temperature decreases with increasing height in mesosphere.

4. Over the equator, the temperature at tropopause is lowest while temperature over poles at tropopause is higher than that of over equator.

Choose the correct statements:

Tick the correct answer.

(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

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