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Earth's atmosphere is organized into distinct concentric layers characterized by specific altitude ranges and temperature gradients. Arrange the following atmospheric layers in sequence from lowest altitude (closest to Earth's surface) to highest altitude.

  1. 1Troposphere
  2. 2Stratosphere
  3. 3Mesosphere
  4. 4Thermosphere

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The correct sequence from lowest to highest altitude is Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere.
Starting at ground level and moving upward into space, the atmospheric layers follow the defined vertical sequence: Troposphere (surface to ~12 km), Stratosphere (~12 to 50 km), Mesosphere (~50 to 85 km), and Thermosphere (~85 to 600 km).

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1
Identify the base atmospheric layer in direct contact with Earth's surface.
The Troposphere is positioned first at 0 to 12 km altitude.
The Troposphere contains the majority of atmospheric mass, moisture, and active weather systems.
2
Determine the layer immediately above the tropopause.
The Stratosphere is positioned second at 12 to 50 km altitude.
The Stratosphere sits above the Troposphere and absorbs ultraviolet radiation via ozone molecules.
3
Identify the middle atmospheric layer above the stratopause.
The Mesosphere is positioned third at 50 to 85 km altitude.
The Mesosphere lies between the Stratosphere and the Thermosphere, serving as the layer where most meteors disintegrate.
4
Identify the upper high-energy layer above the mesopause.
The Thermosphere is positioned fourth at 85 to 600 km altitude.
The Thermosphere is the outermost major thermal layer before transitioning into the exosphere.

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Vertical thermal stratification of Earth's atmosphere
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