Layers of the Atmosphere
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An educational diagram detailing the different layers of Earth's atmosphere and their characteristics.
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Exosphere: the outermost and lightest layer. It contains almost no air.
Mesosphere: the coldest layer, where shooting stars are observed.
Stratosphere: contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from excessive solar radiation.
Thermosphere: phenomena such as auroras form in this layer.
Troposphere: contains most of the oxygen and water vapor. Life thrives here and weather phenomena occur.