Explanation

• The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
• Most weather phenomena occur in this layer.
• Clouds, rain, storms, and winds mainly occur here.
• It extends roughly 8–15 km above Earth’s surface.

• Mesosphere: About 50–85 km; most meteors burn up here.
• Ionosphere: Region with many charged particles; important for radio communication and auroras.
• Stratosphere: About 12–50 km; contains the ozone layer.

Explanation

• Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model.
• Heliocentric means the Sun is at the center.
• Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.
• Proposed in the 16th century.
• Ptolemy supported the geocentric model (Earth-centered).

Explanation

• Nitrogen (N₂) → 78%

Additional information:

• Oxygen (O₂) → 21%
• Argon (Ar) → 0.93%
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) → 0.04% (approximately)
• Other gases → Trace amounts

Last verified on 28-06-2026

Explanation

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) — the main greenhouse gas causing global warming.

Additional information:

• Methane (CH₄) — potent, from livestock and fossil fuels.
• Nitrous oxide (N₂O) — from fertilizers and industry.
• Water vapor — natural, amplifies warming.
• Fluorinated gases — synthetic, very strong effect.

Explanation

• Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms.
• They can produce hail, heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
• Hail forms when strong updrafts inside these storm clouds carry water droplets upward, where they freeze.

Last verified on 09-09-2026