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Thermosphere - Online Term Paper

Thermosphere

The atmosphere is divided into four layers based on their temperatures, the outermost region called the Thermosphere is located above the mesosphere and above this layer is outer space. The Greek name Thermos meaning "hot" shows that this is the hottest part of the atmosphere. Temperature here steadily increases with height, beginning at about 85 km (53 mi) above the Earth's surface. Out of the four layers this is the largest; and is known for its ultraviolent radiation from the sun which causes ionization. The only object that has ever made it up to this region are space shuttles, since the air here is very thin and the temperature is always changing. Very small amounts of energy can ...

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Added: 12/16/2012 09:35:02 PM
Submitted By: alikat7
Category: Science & Nature
Type: Free Paper
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