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The atmospheric layer farthest from the ...

The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth's surface is known as

A

Stratosphere

B

Exosphere

C

lonosphere

D

Mesosphere

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B
Extending from the top of the thermosphere to 10,000 km above the earth is the exosphere which is farthest from the Earth. This layer has very few atmospheric molecules, which can escape into space.
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