List the layers of the atmosphere, in order, from the surface of the Earth upward. Tell what happens in each of the layers of the atmosphere. Where almost all weather events take place. Is relatively uniform because of mixing by strong winds. Tropopause marks the boundary with the stratosphere.
Air temperature is stable or increases with altitude.
Water vapor is lower but ozone levels are much higher than in the troposhere . Relatively calm with little mixing. Contaminants can remain in suspension for many years. Mesosphere - extends from about 50 km to about 80 km. Thermosphere - begins at about 80 km.