Predict: How does temperate change in the atmosphere as you get further from Earth?

The temperature increases
The temperature decreases
The temperature will vary based on each layer

1 answer

As you move further from the Earth's surface, the temperature generally decreases in the lower atmosphere (troposphere) up to a certain altitude. However, as you ascend into the stratosphere, the temperature begins to increase due to the absorption of ultraviolet (UV) radiation by the ozone layer.

In summary, the best answer would be: The temperature will vary based on each layer.

Specifically, the temperature trends are as follows:

  • Troposphere: Temperature decreases with altitude.
  • Stratosphere: Temperature increases with altitude.
  • Mesosphere: Temperature decreases with altitude.
  • Thermosphere: Temperature increases with altitude.

So, the temperature behavior is indeed dependent on the atmospheric layer.