What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?
A. Mesosphere
B. Thermosphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Troposphere
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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