Question
Download Solution PDFThe satellites orbit the earth in which of the following layers of the atmosphere?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Exosphere.Key Points
- Satellites orbit the earth in the exosphere, which is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.
- The exosphere starts at an altitude of about 500 km above the earth's surface and extends to about 10,000 km.
- This layer is characterized by extremely low density and high temperatures due to the intense solar radiation.
- Satellites that orbit in the exosphere include communication, navigation, and weather satellites.
Additional Information
- The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where satellites orbit the earth.
- The stratosphere is the layer above the troposphere, and it contains the ozone layer.
- The mesosphere is the layer above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere.
- The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where we live and where weather occurs.
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