Thermosphere
This knowledge is used in careers such as:
Teacher (Teaches Students) ~$55,000 - $95,000 - Number of jobs: 4,700,000 (324,500 Openings Per Year) +2% Growth
Civil Engineer (Designs Infrastructure) ~$65,000 - $110,000 - Number of jobs: 370,000 (23,600 Openings Per Year) +5% Growth
Electrical Engineer (Designs Electrical Systems) ~$65,000 - $115,000 - Number of jobs: 295,000 (17,500 Openings Per Year) +7% Growth
Mechanical Engineer (Designs Machines) ~$65,000 - $115,000 - Number of jobs: 290,000 (18,100 Openings Per Year) +9% Growth
Explore These Careers →
Example:
Imagine trying to keep warm on a chilly night with just a thin blanket. This situation is similar to how the thermosphere functions, as it’s the uppermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere where temperatures can soar but the air is so thin that it doesn't feel hot. Just as the thin blanket provides minimal insulation despite the potential warmth, the thermosphere contains very few air molecules, meaning even though it's heated by the sun, the sparse air can't effectively transfer heat to make you feel warm.
Practice Version
Thermosphere: The uppermost layer of Earths atmosphere. Thermosphere. The thermosphere is a layer of Earth's atmosphere where temperatures can get very high due to the absorption of solar radiation.