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The gaseous envelope around the earth is known as atmosphere. The lowest layer of this is extended upto $10 \mathrm{~km}$ from sea level, this layer is
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Options:
  • A
    stratosphere
  • B
    troposphere
  • C
    mesosphere
  • D
    hydrosphere
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The correct answer is:
troposphere
The lowest region of the atmosphere in which human beings along with other organisms live is called troposphere. It extends upto the height of $\sim 10 \mathrm{~km}$ from sea level. Troposphere is a turbulent, dusty zone containing air, much water vapour and clouds.

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