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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere
The troposphere, which extends from the surface to about 12 km altitude
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere, where temperature stops decreasing with altitude
It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Temperature decreases with altitude, making it the coldest layer of the atmosphere (down to about −90°C)