- Exosphere: Objects - Satellites, meteors; Facts - Outermost layer, very low density, merges with space.
- Ionosphere: Objects - Auroras, radio waves; Facts - Contains charged particles, reflects radio waves, part of thermosphere and mesosphere.
- Thermosphere: Objects - Space shuttles, International Space Station; Facts - Very high temperatures but feels cold due to low density, absorbs UV and X-ray radiation.
- Mesosphere: Objects - Meteors (burning up); Facts - Coldest layer, meteors burn up here due to friction.
- Stratosphere: Objects - Ozone layer, jet aircraft; Facts - Contains ozone that absorbs UV radiation, temperature increases with altitude.
- Troposphere: Objects - Weather systems, clouds, birds, airplanes; Facts - Closest to Earth’s surface, where weather occurs, temperature decreases with altitude.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of atmosphere layers diagram worksheet.
