The document discusses the different layers of the atmosphere: 1) The troposphere is the lowest layer and extends from the Earth's surface to around 12km high. It contains around 75% of the atmosphere's mass. 2) Above the troposphere lies the stratosphere, which extends from 12km to 50km high. It contains the ozone layer which absorbs UV radiation. 3) The mesosphere extends from 50km to 80km high. It is the coldest part of the atmosphere. 4) Above this is the thermosphere, where the temperature increases with height. This layer extends from 80km to the base of the exosphere.