1. Briefly explain the five layers of the atmosphere.
Draw neatly the diagram for support your answer
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Answer:
Different layers of the atmosphere are:
Troposphere - It is the layer just above the earth’s surface whose distance is between 0 - 10km. It contains most of the air and oxygen which is essential for all living organisms. This air is used for respiration and other functions for the survival of human beings. It also forms the weather conditions of the earth.
Stratosphere - The layer above the troposphere at a distance between 10 - 50km above the earth’s surface. It consists of the ozone layer which protects the earth from ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Mesosphere - The layer above stratosphere at a distance between 50 - 80km above the earth’s surface. This layer is very cold and burns most of the meteors preventing them from reaching the earth’s surface.
Thermosphere - The layer above the mesosphere at a distance between 80 - 320km above the earth’s surface.the thermosphere is further divided into inospehere and exosphere.
Answer:
Earth's atmosphere has five major and several secondary layers. From lowest to highest, the major layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
