Question

sort the phrases about the mesosphere and the thermosphere into the correct categories.
is directly above the stratosphere
acts as a barrier to meteoroids
is where satellites travel
is very cold
reaches out into space
is very hot
mesosphere
thermosphere

Explanation:

• The mesosphere is the layer directly above the stratosphere. It is very cold and acts as a barrier to meteors as they burn up upon entering.
• The thermosphere is where satellites travel. It reaches out into space and is very hot due to absorption of high - energy solar radiation.

Answer:

• Mesosphere: is directly above the stratosphere, acts as a barrier to meteors, is very cold
• Thermosphere: is where satellites travel, reaches out into space, is very hot