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Which of the following statements about the atmosphere is correct? 1. Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. 2. Ionosphere lies above the mesosphere.

1. Statement 1 only
2. Statement 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: Both 1 and 2

Solution

Both statements are correct. The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, and the ionosphere lies above the mesosphere in the upper atmosphere.

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