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Why is the coldest layer of the atmosphere next to the hottest layer of the atmosphere?
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The coldest layer of the atmosphere is in the Mesosphere. This is because temperatures are decreasing as the Mesosphere extends upward above the Stratosphere. The air is thinner because the air particles are further apart. The next layer, known as the Thermosphere is the hottest layer. The reason why this layer is so hot, is because it contains fewer air molecules then the other layers, making the air very thin and easy to warm. The Thermosphere is closest to the sun and most sensitive to solar energy which is why it gets hot very quickly.
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After the troposphere, which layer of the atmosphere has the next coldest layer?
thermosphere
The coldest layer of earth's atmosphere is the-?
Mesosphere
after the troposphere which layer of the atmosphere has the next coldest temperatures?
thermosphere
What are the major characteristics of the layers of the atmosphere?
there are 5 layers of the atmosphere :-troposphere ( our layer)-stratosphere ( the layer which contains the ozone layer)-mesosphere (the coldest layer)-thermosphere (the hottest layer)-exosphere ( the layer that leaves into space)
How does the atmosphere affect the earth?
That's a very general question. In the broadest sense, Earth's atmosphere allows life to exist on the Earth. It's a mixture of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and the remaining 1% of other gases (primarily argon). Oxygen, of course, is essential for animal life, and the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere allows for plant life. The atmosphere consists of 5 layers. The outermost layer, the Exosphere, is essentially space with some floating air molecules. The next innermost layer is the Thermosphere, and is, surprisingly, quite prone to extreme temperatures (temperatures are often much higher during daylight and colder during nighttime than Earth's surface at the same time). The next innermost layer is the Mesosphere, where the coldest temperatures on Earth may be found. Going inwards again, the next layer is the Stratosphere, which is particularly important because it contains the ozone layer, a layer of molecules (O3) which absorb harmful UV rays. Without the ozone layer, life could not exist in its present form. And finally we arrive at the Troposphere, which lies directly upon the Earth's surface. The air we breath is trapped in this layer, and much of our weather exists in this layer.
After the troposphere, which layer of the atmosphere has the next coldest layer?
thermosphere
The coldest layer of earth's atmosphere is the-?
Mesosphere
after the troposphere which layer of the atmosphere has the next coldest temperatures?
thermosphere
What are the major characteristics of the layers of the atmosphere?
there are 5 layers of the atmosphere :-troposphere ( our layer)-stratosphere ( the layer which contains the ozone layer)-mesosphere (the coldest layer)-thermosphere (the hottest layer)-exosphere ( the layer that leaves into space)
What are the names of the spheres that correspond to the outer edge of each layer of the atmosphere?
The layer of atmosphere closest to the earth's surface is troposphere. The next layer is stratosphere which contains the ozone layer. After that comes the mesosphere, Ionosphere n exosphere.
What are the different type of atmospehere?
The different layers of atmosphere, starting with the lowest layer in which most clouds appear, is the troposphere. The next layer is the stratosphere, which has the ozone layer at its upper limit about 50 km above sea level. The next layer is called the mesosphere, and above this is the ionosphere which extends to about 1,000 km. Next is the thermosphere and then the outside layer of atmosphere called the exosphere, which reaches a height of about 6,000 km above sea level..
How does the atmosphere affect's earth?
That's a very general question. In the broadest sense, Earth's atmosphere allows life to exist on the Earth. It's a mixture of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and the remaining 1% of other gases (primarily argon). Oxygen, of course, is essential for animal life, and the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere allows for plant life. The atmosphere consists of 5 layers. The outermost layer, the Exosphere, is essentially space with some floating air molecules. The next innermost layer is the Thermosphere, and is, surprisingly, quite prone to extreme temperatures (temperatures are often much higher during daylight and colder during nighttime than Earth's surface at the same time). The next innermost layer is the Mesosphere, where the coldest temperatures on Earth may be found. Going inwards again, the next layer is the Stratosphere, which is particularly important because it contains the ozone layer, a layer of molecules (O3) which absorb harmful UV rays. Without the ozone layer, life could not exist in its present form. And finally we arrive at the Troposphere, which lies directly upon the Earth's surface. The air we breath is trapped in this layer, and much of our weather exists in this layer.
How does the atmosphere affect the earth?
That's a very general question. In the broadest sense, Earth's atmosphere allows life to exist on the Earth. It's a mixture of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and the remaining 1% of other gases (primarily argon). Oxygen, of course, is essential for animal life, and the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere allows for plant life. The atmosphere consists of 5 layers. The outermost layer, the Exosphere, is essentially space with some floating air molecules. The next innermost layer is the Thermosphere, and is, surprisingly, quite prone to extreme temperatures (temperatures are often much higher during daylight and colder during nighttime than Earth's surface at the same time). The next innermost layer is the Mesosphere, where the coldest temperatures on Earth may be found. Going inwards again, the next layer is the Stratosphere, which is particularly important because it contains the ozone layer, a layer of molecules (O3) which absorb harmful UV rays. Without the ozone layer, life could not exist in its present form. And finally we arrive at the Troposphere, which lies directly upon the Earth's surface. The air we breath is trapped in this layer, and much of our weather exists in this layer.
How does the affect earth's atmosphere?
That's a very general question. In the broadest sense, Earth's atmosphere allows life to exist on the Earth. It's a mixture of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and the remaining 1% of other gases (primarily argon). Oxygen, of course, is essential for animal life, and the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere allows for plant life. The atmosphere consists of 5 layers. The outermost layer, the Exosphere, is essentially space with some floating air molecules. The next innermost layer is the Thermosphere, and is, surprisingly, quite prone to extreme temperatures (temperatures are often much higher during daylight and colder during nighttime than Earth's surface at the same time). The next innermost layer is the Mesosphere, where the coldest temperatures on Earth may be found. Going inwards again, the next layer is the Stratosphere, which is particularly important because it contains the ozone layer, a layer of molecules (O3) which absorb harmful UV rays. Without the ozone layer, life could not exist in its present form. And finally we arrive at the Troposphere, which lies directly upon the Earth's surface. The air we breath is trapped in this layer, and much of our weather exists in this layer.
Which layer of the atmosphere has gravity?
The atmosphere is NOT again I repeat NOT a layer. The layers are the exosphere, the thermosphere, the ionosphere, the mesosphere, the stratosphere, the ozonesphere, and the troposphere.
How is saturation achieved to form most clouds?
Because the water vapor get cooled by the time they reach the next layer atmosphere.
Which two planets have the hottest surface temperature?
Venus is hottest. Next is Mercury.
