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The troposphere is thickest at the equator, reaching about:
A8 km
B13 km
C32 km
D18 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 18 km
1. Strong convection lifts heat high.
2. It reaches 18 km at the equator.
3. Near the poles it is only 8 km.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 8, Composition and Structure of Atmosphere._
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