Layers of the atmosphere
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Layers of the AtmosphereBy: Mr. Jaime D. Peña
Here is a view of the Atmosphere Layers
Troposphere• It is the layer we live in.• Most of Earth´s weather, such as clouds, storms,
rain or snow, happens here.• Reaches approximately up to 11kms above our
heads.• The temperature decreases (gets colder) as the
altitude increases.
Stratosphere• The temperature in the stratosphere rises, or gets
hotter as the altitude increases.• This heat is caused by ultraviolet light that is
absorbed by the ozone layer.• At the top of he Stratosphere, it gets cold again.
Mesosphere• In the Mesosphere, temperatures decrease again• At 85kms above Earth´s surface, it is the coldest
place in the Atmosphere.• Most meteorites burn up within the Mesosphere
because of friction with air molecules.
Thermosphere• The uppermost layer of the atmosphere.• The International Space Station orbits in this layer
at 322kms. above our heads.• The thermosphere got its name because of its
extreme heat. This layer absorb high solar radiation.