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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

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The ______ layer is the upper limit of our atmosphere. It extends from the top of the thermosphere up to 10,000 km (6,200 miles).

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e Exosphere.

  • Exosphere: This is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. It extends from the top of the thermosphere to 6,200 miles (10,000 km) above the earth. In this layer, atoms and molecules escape into space and satellites orbit the earth. At the bottom of the exosphere is the thermopause located around 375 miles (600 km) above the earth.