Question

With an appropriate illustration describe the thermal layers of the atmosphere and explain what
accounts for temperature variations as you ascend through the layers of the atmosphere.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The troposphere is heated from the ground, so temperature decreases with altitude. Because warm air rises and cool air sinks, the troposphere is unstable. In the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude. The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects the planet from the Sun's harmful UV radiation.