Which of the following is the correct sequence of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upwards? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upwards?

A. Troposphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere

B. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

C. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

D. Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Answer: Option B

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The correct order of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upwards is Troposphere (0-12 km), Stratosphere (12-50 km), Mesosphere (50-85 km), Thermosphere (85-600 km), and Exosphere (above 600 km).

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