CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Geography / Atmosphere · easy
On entering which layer of the atmosphere from space do the meteorites burn up?
Answer
The correct answer is A: Mesosphere. Meteorites burn up in the Mesosphere, which extends from about 50 km to 80 km above Earth. The friction with air molecules in this layer causes meteors to burn up, creating the streaks we see as 'shooting stars'.
A.Mesosphere✓ Correct
B.Thermosphere
C.Exosphere
D.Stratosphere
Explanation
Meteorites burn up in the Mesosphere, which extends from about 50 km to 80 km above Earth. The friction with air molecules in this layer causes meteors to burn up, creating the streaks we see as 'shooting stars'.
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