Question

The order of the layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest (ground to space) is:

A) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
B) Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere
C) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
D) Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

Answer 1

The order of the layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest is troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of the layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest, or ground to space, is:

1. Troposphere: The lowest layer of the atmosphere that extends from the surface to about 11-13 km (7-8 miles) in altitude. The temperature decreases with increasing altitude in this layer.
2. Stratosphere: The layer that starts just above the troposphere and extends to about 50 km (31 miles) high. The ozone layer is found in this layer.
3. Mesosphere: The layer that starts just above the stratosphere and extends to about 85 km (53 miles) high. Meteors burn up in this layer.
4. Thermosphere: The layer that starts just above the mesosphere and extends to about 600 km (372 miles) high. Auroras and satellites occur in this layer.
5. Exosphere: The upper limit of the atmosphere that extends from the top of the thermosphere up to 10,000 km (6,200 miles).