Which of These Is the Correct Ordering of the Regions

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the correct ordering of the regions of the atmosphere from lowest altitude to highest altitude?

• A)ionosphere < mesosphere < troposphere < stratosphere
• B)stratosphere < ionosphere < troposphere < mesosphere
• C)troposphere < stratosphere < mesosphere < ionosphere
• D)troposphere < mesosphere < stratosphere < ionosphere
• E)mesosphere < troposphere < stratosphere < ionosphere

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