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Write down the difference between Troposphere and Thermosphere.
Write down the difference between Troposphere and Thermosphere.
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Remember the order and key features of atmospheric layers. The Troposphere has weather, while the Thermosphere reflects radio waves.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Troposphere: 1. The lowest layer of the atmosphere (0–12 km). 2. Contains most of the Earth’s weather phenomena. 3. Temperature decreases with altitude.
Thermosphere: 1. Extends from approximately 80 km to 500 km above the surface. 2. Contains ionized particles and reflects radio waves. 3. Temperature increases with altitude due to solar radiation.
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