The correct sequence of atmospheric zones upward from the earth's surface is

A. Troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and thermosphere
B. Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere
C. Stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere
D. Thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, and mesosphere
E. Mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, and thermosphere


Answer: B

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