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Mesosphere

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The third layer of Earth's atmosphere above the stratosphere, characterized by a specific temperature gradient.

AP course connection

Topic 4.4: 4.4 Earth's Atmosphere

Unit 4