Which of the following is the hottest layer of the atmosphere? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?
A. Mesosphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Thermosphere
D. Troposphere
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The thermosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures reaching up to 1,500°C or more, although the air is so thin that it would not feel hot to a person.

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