To find the correct order of the Earth's atmospheric layers from bottom to top, we need to look at how they are stacked above the Earth's surface.
1.
Troposphere: This is the lowest layer, where we live and where weather happens. It touches the ground.
2.
Stratosphere: This layer is above the troposphere. It contains the ozone layer.
3.
Mesosphere: This is the middle layer, above the stratosphere. It’s where most meteors burn up.
4.
Thermosphere: Above the mesosphere, this layer gets very hot because it absorbs solar radiation. The International Space Station orbits here.
5.
Exosphere: This is the outermost layer, fading into space. Satellites orbit here.
So, starting from the Earth (bottom) and going upward (top), the order is:
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Exosphere
Now, looking at the diagram with five blank boxes stacked above the Earth, we fill them from bottom to top:
Bottom box (closest to Earth):
Troposphere
Second box:
Stratosphere
Third box:
Mesosphere
Fourth box:
Thermosphere
Top box (farthest from Earth):
Exosphere
Final Answer:
From bottom to top:
1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere
5. Exosphere
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of layers of the atmosphere worksheet.
