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The layer of atmosphere between 10 km to 50 km above the sea level is called as: (1) troposphere (2) thermosphere (3) stratosphere (4) mesosphere

1. troposphere
2. thermosphere
3. stratosphere
4. mesosphere

Correct answer: stratosphere

Solution

The region of the atmosphere from about 10 km to 50 km above sea level is the stratosphere (it contains the ozone layer); the mesosphere lies above it, roughly 50-85 km.

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