Top of Atmosphere

Vertical Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere 

What is the atmosphere? The atmosphere is a gaseous layer that surrounds Earth and protects it from the vacuum of space. It comprises 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. The atmosphere has five main layers: the exosphere, the thermosphere, the mesosphere, the stratosphere, and the troposphere. Composition of Atmosphere The composition of Earth’s …