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Question

Which layer of atmosphere is responsible for Aurora Borealis:

  1. Troposphere
  2. Thermosphere
  3. Ionosphere
  4. Exosphere

Answer:

Option C: Ionosphere

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ionosphere”.

The thermosphere is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere where the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, occur.