Temperature generally decreases with height in the lowest 10 km or so above the earth's surface. This 'layer' is called the troposphere. Temperature increases with height from about 10 km to 50 km above the earth's surface. This layer is called the stratosphere and results from absorption of solar radiation by ozone. The tops of large thunderstorm clouds can show us.
Temperature again decreases and increases with height above the stratosphere.
These layers are called the mesosphere and thermosphere, respectively. All Rights Reserved.