Multiple choice

In which layer do weather balloons fly?

  1. Mesosphere

  2. Stratosphere

  3. Troposphere

  4. Exosphere

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Weather balloons are launched into the troposphere but typically rise high into the stratosphere to collect atmospheric data. They can reach altitudes of up to 30 to 40 km before bursting.