Which region of the atmosphere is the coldest?
Correct answer: C. Mesosphere
- A. Stratosphere
- B. Troposphere
- C. Mesosphere
- D. Thermosphere
Explanation
The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where temperature decreases with altitude. The top of this layer, the mesopause, is the coldest place on Earth, with temperatures dropping to around -100 °C.
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