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Do we live in thermosphere?
Humans live in the lowest layer called the troposphere. It is also the layer where all weather conditions occur. The layers above it are called the stratosphere, the mesosphere, and the thermosphere.
What is the special features of the thermosphere?
The thermosphere is very high above the Earth and is distinguished by an increase in temperature with altitude. The density of the air is extremely low, but the activity of the molecules are very high due to the amount of energy they are receiving from the sun. Individual molecules can be as warm as 2000 degrees C.
How is thermosphere useful to us?
The thermosphere is the layer in the Earth’s atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and below the exosphere. Radiation causes the atmosphere particles in this layer to become electrically charged particles, enabling radio waves to be refracted and thus be received beyond the horizon.
What is the main feature of the thermosphere?
The thermosphere is very high above the Earth and is distinguished by an increase in temperature with altitude. The density of the air is extremely low, but the activity of the molecules are very high due to the amount of energy they are receiving from the sun.
Is it possible to read the temperature of the thermosphere?
Although it is known that temperatures in the thermosphere can reach 2000 degrees Celsius or more, actually reading the temperature is difficult for scientists. This is because the air is so thin. In order to measure the thermosphere’s temperature, scientists measure its air density which helps to determine temperature.
Where does the thermosphere begin and where does it end?
The thermosphere begins at a distance of approximately 53-56 miles above the earth’s surface and extends to between 311 and 621 miles from the earth, where the exosphere begins and extends into space.
The temperature at the thermosphere’s greatest height can reach more than 2000 degrees Celsius. The temperature in the thermosphere is largely influenced by solar activity. The time of day also affects the temperature, with higher temperatures in the day than at night – similar to the earth’s surface, but much, much hotter.
Where are the Northern Lights located in the thermosphere?
The aurora (Northern Lights and Southern Lights) mostly occur in the thermosphere. The thermosphere is a layer of Earth’s atmosphere. The thermosphere is directly above the mesosphere and below the exosphere. Temperatures in the upper thermosphere can range from about 500° C (932° F) to 2,000° C (3,632° F) or higher.
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