A Graphical Representation of the Atmosphere:

The Atmosphere:The atmosphere is divided into five layers. It is thickest near the surface and thins out with height until it eventually merges with space. The atmosphere like the ocean currents helps moderate extreme temperatures, thereby making it livable on Earth. The Earth’s atmosphere is about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and the rest of the 1% is made up of other gases. Carbon dioxide is between 0.01- 0.1% and water vapor is between 0- 7%. There is also between 0 -0.01% of ozone.

The Troposphere is the first layer above the surface of the Earth and contains half of its atmosphere. Weather occurs in this layer.

The Stratosphere is the layer where many jets and aircrafts fly since it is a lot more stable. And the presence of the Ozone helps in absorbing most of the harmful rays (ultraviolet) from the sun and converts this into heat.

The Mesosphere is where most meteors or rock fragments burn up before they even had the chance to reach the Earth’s surface.

The Thermosphere is the layer with auroras (or simply northern and southern lights). This is also where space shuttle orbits.

Beyond the thermosphere is what is known as the Exosphere, which is the upper limit of the atmosphere. And this is where the atmosphere also merges with space. .

Closing Remark: The atmosphere is a very important aspect of

our existence and we as a people must do all we can to preserve, protect, and adore it.

  Evaluation/Assessment:  In class assessment: Students will be instructed

to put away their worksheet and notes. The teacher will then pose the following questions to assess learning:

What is the name of the second layer of the atmosphere?

In which layer of the atmosphere do aircrafts travel?

Which layer of the atmosphere is the thickest? In which layer do we have the Ozone?