Layers of the Atmosphere
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An educational diagram explaining the different layers of Earth's atmosphere.
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Exosphere: the outermost and lightest layer, containing almost no air.
Mesosphere: the coldest layer, where shooting stars can be observed.
Stratosphere: contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from excessive solar radiation.
Thermosphere: where phenomena such as auroras (northern lights) form.
Troposphere: contains most of the oxygen and water vapor, where life thrives and weather phenomena occur.