What is the thickest layer of the atmosphere?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the different layers of the atmosphere and specifically which one is the thickest among them. This requires an understanding of atmospheric science.
Answer
thermosphere
The final answer is the thermosphere.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the thermosphere.
More Information
The thermosphere is the thickest layer and extends from the mesopause to about 690 kilometers (429 miles) above the Earth's surface.
Tips
Don't confuse the 'thickest' layer by volume with 'densest' layer. The troposphere is the densest, but not the thickest.
Sources
- Parts of the Atmosphere - education.nationalgeographic.org
- What Are the 4 Layers of the Atmosphere? [Infographic] - Earth How - earthhow.com
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