The order of the atmospheric layers from the earth's surface upwards is ________.
A) thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and troposphere
B) stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and troposphere
C) troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere
D) troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and thermosphere
E) exosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, and mesosphere
Question 2
The stratosphere derives its name from which property?
A) It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.
B) It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.
C) It is the layer closest to the ground.
D) It is the layer with the most clouds.
E) It is a layer with little vertical mixing.