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Temperature Changes With Earth’s Atmosphere

May 24, 2010 By Janice VanCleave

Earth’s Atmosphere can be divided into four layers with distinct changes in temperature as the altitude increases. Starting at Earth’s surface, these layers are: Troposphere: As the altitude increases, the air temperature decreases. Stratosphere: As the altitude increases, the air temperature increases. Mesosphere: As the altitude increases, the air temperature decreases. Thermosphere: As the altitude [...]

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