what is the name of the uppermost layer of the atmosphere? Why does it feel cold there, even though the temperature can be very high?

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Maeve Henderson

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8 March, 03:27

what is the name of the uppermost layer of the atmosphere? Why does it feel cold there, even though the temperature can be very high?

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Moonshine · Answer 1

The outermost layer is called the thermosphere. Because the total energy of only a few air molecules residing there would not be enough to transfer any appreciable heat to our skin.