Which planetary boundary layer is directly influenced by Earth's surface? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which planetary boundary layer is directly influenced by Earth's surface?

A. Mesosphere

B. Thermosphere

C. Stratosphere

D. Troposphere

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The troposphere is directly affected by surface heating, friction, and moisture.

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The largest hot desert in the Southern Hemisphere is:

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B. Atacama Desert

C. Patagonian Desert

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Kalahari Desert spans Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa and is the largest hot desert in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Mixing of warm and cold currents increases nutrients, creating productive fishing grounds.

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