Matching Pairs WKMS Layers of AtmosphereOnline version Vocabulary terms about Gases and Layers of the Atmosphere by Jamie Bowen 1 Atmosphere 2 Ionosphere 3 Stratosphere 4 Exosphere 5 Thermosphere 6 Mesosphere 7 Troposphere Thin layer of the thermosphere that has electrically charged particles. It is also where radio waves are absorbed. Layers of gases, solids, and liquids that surrounds the Earth Lowest layer of the atmosphere and where we live Outermost layer of the thermosphere. It extends to outer space and is where satellites orbit. Hottest layer of the atmosphere and is named from its high temperatures. Middle layer of the atmosphere and coldest layer. Layer directly above the stratosphere. Layer of the atmosphere that is directly above the troposphere and where jets fly. Ozone is found here.