The troposphere is most likely to be thickest:
A)over the North Pole.
B)over the Arctic Circle.
C)over the equator.
D)at about 45 degrees north and 45 degrees south.
E)over the South Pole.

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The troposphere is thickest over the equator because it is warmer there, which allows for more air to rise and create a larger atmosphere. The thickness of the troposphere gradually decreases towards the poles due to the colder temperatures.

The Troposphere Is Most Likely to Be Thickest