Which of the statements to about the Troposphere is not true?
Correct answer: B. It is about 350 km thick
- A. It contains 85-90% of the atmosphere's mass
- B. It is about 350 km thick
- C. It is the zone which exhibits changes in condition of weather
- D. It contains nearly all the water and oxygen of the atmosphere
Explanation
The troposphere contains most atmospheric mass and nearly all weather-related water vapour, and weather occurs within it. It is only about 8 to 18 km thick, not 350 km.
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