Which statement correctly describes the mesosphere? (1 point)

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Atmospheric changes in this layer cause weather at Earth’s surface.
Atmospheric changes in this layer cause weather at Earth’s surface.

Meteors burn up in this layer to create shooting stars.
Meteors burn up in this layer to create shooting stars.

Commercial airplanes fly through this layer.
Commercial airplanes fly through this layer.

The Northern Lights are visible in this layer.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the mesosphere is:

Meteors burn up in this layer to create shooting stars.

The mesosphere is the atmospheric layer where meteors typically burn up upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, creating visible streaks of light known as shooting stars.