Question

Which statement correctly describes the mesosphere? (1 point) O The Northern Lights are visible in this layer. Atmospheric changes in this layer cause weather at Earth's surface. O Commercial airplanes fly through this layer. O Meteors burn up in this layer to create shooting stars.​

Answer 1

Meteors burn up in this layer to create shooting stars.

Step-by-step explanation:

The mesosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is located between the stratosphere and the thermosphere. It is the layer where most meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating shooting stars. The mesosphere is located at an altitude of about 50 to 85 kilometers above the Earth's surface. The layer is relatively thin and has low temperatures, and thus, it does not have much weather-related activity. The Northern lights are visible in the thermosphere, not in the mesosphere. Commercial airplanes fly through the lower layers such as the stratosphere, not the mesosphere.