In which layer of the atmosphere is the minimum temperature noted?
OR
In which layer of the atmosphere does the orbit of the International Space Station lie ?
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Concerns about our Environment
01 Mark
2024
Minimum temperature is noted in the mesosphere (-95ºC).
OR
The orbit of the International Space Station lies in the thermosphere.
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