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The gaseous envelope aroundthe earth is known as atmosphere. The lowest layer of this is extended upto 10 km from sea level, this layer is

A

Stratosphere

B

Troposphere

C

Mesosphere

D

Hydrosphere

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B

Troposphere is the lowest region of the atmosphere. It extends up to the height of `~ 10` km from sea level. Troposphere is a turbulent, dusty zone containing air, much water vapour and clouds.
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