Let’s think about the layers of Earth’s atmosphere — from closest to the ground up to space.
We know there are 5 main layers, and they go in this order (starting from the bottom):
1.
Troposphere – This is where we live! It’s the lowest layer. Weather happens here. Planes fly near the top of this layer.
2.
Stratosphere – Above the troposphere. The ozone layer is here. Some high-flying planes and weather balloons go here.
3.
Mesosphere – Above the stratosphere. Meteors burn up here. It gets colder as you go higher.
4.
Thermosphere – Very hot here because it absorbs solar radiation. The International Space Station orbits here. Auroras happen here too.
5.
Exosphere – The outermost layer. It fades into space. Satellites orbit here.
Now let’s match them to the numbers on the diagram:
- Layer 1 is right above the Earth → that’s the
Troposphere
- Layer 2 is next →
Stratosphere
- Layer 3 →
Mesosphere
- Layer 4 →
Thermosphere
- Layer 5 → farthest out →
Exosphere
So the correct order from bottom (1) to top (5) is:
1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere
5. Exosphere
Final Answer:
1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere
5. Exosphere
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of atmosphere layers worksheet.
