Definition

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is located above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere, where temperatures drop as altitude increases.

Example

The mesosphere is where meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the mesosphere?

Yeah, I think it's the layer above the stratosphere, right?

Exactly! It's where temperatures start to drop dramatically.

That’s fascinating! I love learning about the layers of the atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mesosphere → It is formed from "meso-" (from Greek "mesos", meaning middle) and "sphaira" (from Greek, meaning sphere). The word "mesosphere" refers to the middle layer of the Earth's atmosphere, situated between the stratosphere and the thermosphere.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'meso-' meaning 'middle' and 'sphaira' meaning 'sphere' to remember that the mesosphere is the middle layer of the atmosphere.

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