Question

question 8
2 pts
what layer of the atmosphere does the aurora borealis reside?

• troposphere
• thermosphere/ionosphere
• mesosphere
• stratosphere

Explanation:

Auroras form when charged solar particles interact with atmospheric gases. This interaction occurs in the upper atmosphere, specifically the thermosphere, where the ionosphere (a region within the thermosphere with charged particles) is located. The troposphere is the lowest layer (weather occurs here), the stratosphere contains the ozone layer, and the mesosphere is where meteors burn up—none of these support aurora formation.

Answer:

Thermosphere/ionosphere