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  • Understanding the Atmospheric Layers and Solar Radiation
    The layer of the atmosphere bombarded with rays from the sun is the thermosphere.

    Here's why:

    * Thermosphere: This layer is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere, extending from about 80 to 600 kilometers above Earth's surface. It is characterized by extremely low density and extremely high temperatures due to the absorption of high-energy solar radiation, particularly X-rays and ultraviolet radiation.

    * Other Layers:

    * Troposphere: This is the lowest layer, where we live and where weather occurs. It receives some solar radiation, but it's mostly infrared and visible light.

    * Stratosphere: This layer contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

    * Mesosphere: This layer is characterized by decreasing temperatures and is where most meteors burn up.

    In summary: The thermosphere is the layer where the most intense solar radiation is absorbed, leading to the highest temperatures in the atmosphere.

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