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At which of these places is the thickness of the troposphere the greatest?
Question

At which of these places is the thickness of the troposphere the greatest?


A.

Above Mountains

B.

South Pole

C.

North Pole

D.

Equator

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)   ​Equator

  • The troposphere is thickest at the equator because the warm temperatures create strong convection currents that carry heat to higher altitudes.
  • Warmer conditions at the equator cause thermal expansion of the atmosphere, increasing its thickness compared to other regions.
  • The rotation of the Earth generates centrifugal force, which is strongest near the equator. This force pushes the atmosphere to greater heights.

Information booster:

  • The thickness of the troposphere changes with the seasons.
  • It is thicker in the summer and thinner in the winter across the globe.

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