Multiple choice

Which layer of the atmosphere do meteroites burn up in?

  1. Troposphere

  2. Stratosphere

  3. Mesosphere

  4. Thermosphere
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Most meteors burn up in the mesosphere (50-85 km altitude) where the atmosphere is dense enough to cause friction that vaporizes them, but not as dense as lower layers. They typically disintegrate before reaching the stratosphere or Earth's surface.

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