Layers of Earth's Atmosphere Evolution
Atmosphere formation, evolution, and composition explained in layers - Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Ionosphere. Learn about their characteristics and functions.
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How was the atmosphere formed? Atmosphere has changed (evolved) over time. Gases are held near the surface by gravity. Earth s early atmosphere was outgassed from the interior through release of gases and volcanic eruptions. Many factors, such as solar radiation and photosynthesis, help the atmosphere to develop into what we enjoy today.
Troposphere Layer closest to the earth People, plants & animals exist here Clouds, storms, precipitation are in this layer Temperature decreases (gets colder) as altitude increases
Stratosphere Starts at top of troposphere to about 50 km Where most jets fly Ozone layer is found here Temperature increases (gets warmer) with altitude because ozone absorbs UV rays which warm the air
Mesosphere 50-80 km above the earth s surface Coldest layer of the atmosphere Temperature decreases with altitude Meteors burn at this layer
Thermosphere Temperature increases with altitude Hottest layer - 1000+ degrees Air is so thin that temperature cannot be measured with a thermometer...but as motion of the few particles that are there. Divided into two sublayers: Exosphere Ionosphere
Exosphere Top of the thermosphere Satellites orbit here
Ionosphere Auroras occur here Radio waves are reflected back to Earth from this layer Sun s energy breaks apart atoms into IONS at this level
