The Earth's atmosphere is divided into layers including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, etc. The troposphere is the layer that is closest to the Earth's surface. The distance from Earth and the troposphere's temperature have a negative association. Interpret the meaning of the negative association with respect to the temperature. As you move closer to the Earth, the temperature decreases. As you move away from the Earth, the temperature increases. As you move closer to the Earth, the temperature remains the same. As you move away from the Earth, the temperature remains the same. As you move away from the Earth, the temperature decreases.