In this layer, the sun's energy heats the air molecules, causing them to move faster and creating a lot of turbulence. The Sun's energy is too weak to cause significant heating. Instead, this layer is cooled by the radiation of heat
MESOSPHERE
The Sun's energy heats the surface of the Earth, which in turn heats the air directly above it. This causes warm air to rise and cooler air to sink, creating convection currents that mix the air and distribute heat and moisture.
TROPOSPHERE
the Sun's energy causes the air molecules to become highly energized and ionized, creating the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights) as charged particles collide with the Earth's magnetic field.
THERMOSPHERE
The Sun's energy interacts with ozone molecules, causing them to absorb and filter out harmful ultraviolet radiation. This creates a layer of warm air that is relatively stable and allows for air travel at high altitudes.
STRATOSPHERE
The Sun's energy has a negligible effect on the thin air molecules present. This layer blends into space, where the Sun's energy is more directly felt.
EXOSPHERE
