Which of the following would represent the thickness of the lower layer of the atmosphere,if the Earth were the size of an apple?
A) the skin
B) the white part of the apple we eat
C) the whole apple
D) the core

Question

Which of the following would represent the thickness of the lower layer of the atmosphere,if the Earth were the size of an apple? 
A) the skin 
B) the white part of the apple we eat 
C) the whole apple 
D) the core

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thickness of the lower layer of the atmosphere (the troposphere) in comparison to the Earth is very thin, similar to the skin of an apple when compared to the whole fruit.

Which of the Following Would Represent the Thickness of the Lower