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Question
The height of the troposphere varies between ____________.
A
7 km at equator and 17 km at poles
B
17 km at equator and 7 km at poles
✓ Official correct answer
C
18 km at equator and 8 km at poles
D
8 km at equator and 18 km at poles
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A
7 km at equator and 17 km at poles
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B
17 km at equator and 7 km at poles
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C
18 km at equator and 8 km at poles
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D
8 km at equator and 18 km at poles
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Explanation
It is thicker near the equator (~17 km) and thinner at the poles (~7 km).
Hence the keyed answer is 17 km at equator and 7 km at poles.
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