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The troposphere extends from the surface to approximately:
A
8 km at the poles, 16 km at the equator
B
10 km everywhere
C
20 km at the poles, 30 km at the equator
D
5 km at the poles, 10 km at the equator
A
8 km at the poles, 16 km at the equator✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
The tropopause is at about 8 km (26,000 ft) at the poles and 16-18 km (53,000-59,000 ft) at the equator.
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