Overview
The Earth's atmosphere is a complex system made up of several layers, each playing a vital role in supporting life and regulating climate. The troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere each have unique characteristics that influence weather, protect against harmful radiation...
Key Terms
Example: Clouds and rain are found in the troposphere.
Example: Commercial airplanes fly in the lower stratosphere.
Example: Meteors burn up in the mesosphere.
Example: The auroras occur in the thermosphere.
Example: The International Space Station is in the exosphere.
Example: The ozone layer protects us from sunburn.
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Key Concepts
TroposphereStratosphereMesosphereThermosphere