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Layers of the Atmosphere
The Troposphere
Most dense
All weather takes place here
The Stratosphere
Dry
Absorbs ultraviolet radiation (UV)
Ozone layer is here
Ozone (O3) absorbs much UV C and UV B
waves.
The Mesosphere
Coldest
Many meteors burn up here
The Ionosphere
Region of charged ions (positive) and
electrons
Electrons are torn off atoms by sunlight of
short wavelengths
Electrons dont recombine easily because
the distance between molecules is large at
high altitudes and collisions are not
frequent
How Far Does the Atmosphere
Extend?