Q236
The Troposphere extends to a height of
A.
Upto 10 km.
AnswerB.
Upto 50 km.
C.
Utpo 100 km.
D.
Upto 25 km.
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Troposphere extends to a height of upto 10 km.The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere of the Earth. It contains 75% of the total mass of the planetary atmosphere and 99% of the total mass of water vapour and aerosols and is where most weather phenomena occur.
The planetary surface of the Earth heats the troposphere using latent heat, thermal radiation, and sensible heat.