The layer of Earth's atmosphere that is closest to the surface is called the
A) stratosphere.
B) upwelling zone.
C) troposphere.
D) greenhouse gas layer.
E) ozone layer.

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The layer of Earth's atmosphere that is closest to the surface is called the troposphere, which extends from the Earth's surface to about 8-16 km (5-10 miles) above the surface. This is the layer where weather occurs and where most of Earth's air mass is contained.

The Layer of Earth's Atmosphere That Is Closest to the Surface