What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere where the auroras occur? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere where the auroras occur?
A. Thermosphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Mesosphere
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where the auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) occur due to the interaction of solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.

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