How many layers are in the atmosphere

The Earth has an atmosphere much different than those on the other planets in the solar system.

5 layers of the atmosphere

The main ingredients of our atmosphere are oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide. Our atmosphere can be divided into specific layers, which can be seen clearly if we look at its cross-section.

These layers begin from the ground level of Earth and go all the way up into space.

Every single one of these layers is vital for keeping our planet healthy and alive. The final layer of the atmosphere extends upwards to 621 miles above the Earth's surface. However, since space starts 62 miles above the surface, that is generally considered to be the highest point of our atmosphere.

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The Troposphere

The troposphere is the atmosphere's lowest layer, and it extends upwards to 12 miles above the surface of our planet. It is the layer where most of the Earth's weather occurs. It is also the layer that contains the majority of the atmosphere's mass, almost 80 percent of it.

This layer is warmer in its lower parts because the ground heats it.

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