Which one of the following layers of atmosphere has high concentration of ions ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Stratosphere” option2=”Exosphere” option3=”Thermosphere” option4=”Troposphere” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2016
– Troposphere: Lowest layer, where weather occurs.
– Stratosphere: Contains the ozone layer. Temperature increases with altitude.
– Mesosphere: Temperature decreases with altitude. Meteors burn up here.
– Thermosphere: Temperature increases significantly with altitude due to absorption of high-energy solar radiation. It includes the ionosphere.
– Exosphere: Outermost layer, where the atmosphere thins out into space.