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

Answer 1

The statement that correctly describes the mesosphere is: Meteors burn up in this layer to create shooting stars.

The mesosphere is the atmospheric layer where most meteoroids burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating what we commonly refer to as shooting stars.