Match the layer of the atmosphere with the correct description
A) The layer of the atmosphere with the greatest amount of air molecules. Temperatures decrease from bottom to top
B) The second layer of the atmosphere where temperatures gradually increase from bottom to top
C) The third layer of the atmosphere where the coldest temperatures are found
D) The outermost layer of the atmosphere where temperatures are extremely high due to solar radiation
1) Stratosphere
2) Troposphere
3) Mesosphere
4) Thermosphere
Answers: 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D
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