SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 110

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q110

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is most liable for the greenhouse 
effect? 
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e Troposphere.

  • The Troposphere is the lowest layer of earth's atmosphere where most of the mass (about 70-80%) of the atmosphere is found in this layer.
  • In this layer, most weather changes occur and temperature generally decrease rapidly with altitude and which extends from the Earth's surface to the bottom of the stratosphere at about 7 miles high.