Question

auroras occur in the ________. a. troposphere b. stratosphere c. mesosphere d. thermosphere please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Auroras are caused by the interaction between charged - particle collisions in the Earth's upper atmosphere. They occur in the thermosphere, which is the layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere. The thermosphere is characterized by high - altitude and the presence of charged particles that can interact with the solar wind to produce auroras.

Answer:

D. thermosphere