The Order of the Atmospheric Layers from the Surface Up

question 108

Multiple Choice

The order of the atmospheric layers from the surface up into the atmosphere is ________.

• A) thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere
• B) stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, troposphere
• C) troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
• D) troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere
• E) exosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere

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