Which of the Following Areas of the Atmosphere Is Closest

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following areas of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

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

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