Why is the burning of meteors in the mesosphere important for Earth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It reduces the number of small bodies reaching the surface
When many meteoroids enter Earth’s atmosphere, friction and intense heating cause them to glow, fragment, and often burn up in the mesosphere. This natural process removes or weakens many small space bodies before they can reach the ground, providing a protective benefit. Therefore, option D is correct. Meteor burning does not form ozone, stop weather, or directly increase rainfall.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It reduces the number of small bodies reaching the surface
Why is this the correct answer?
When many meteoroids enter Earth’s atmosphere, friction and intense heating cause them to glow, fragment, and often burn up in the mesosphere. This natural process removes or weakens many small space bodies before they can reach the ground, providing a protective benefit. Therefore, option D is correct. Meteor burning does not form ozone, stop weather, or directly increase rainfall.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
