Based on temperature, there are four main layers to our atmosphere. What is the correct name for the layer in which we live?
A) troposphere
B) thermosphere
C) stratosphere
D) mesosphere
E) ionosphere

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The layer in which we live is called the troposphere, which extends from the surface of the Earth up to about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) in altitude. It is where all weather occurs and the air is most dense, with the majority of Earth's atmospheric mass held within this layer. The other layers (thermosphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere) are located higher in the atmosphere and have different temperature and atmospheric characteristics. The ionosphere is not a layer but a region within the upper atmosphere where high-energy particles from the sun cause ionization of particles in the air.

Based on Temperature, There Are Four Main Layers to Our