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What is troposphere?

The troposphere is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere. It contains approximately 80% of the atmosphere's mass and 99% of its water vapor and aerosols. The average depth of the troposphere is approximately 17 km (11 mi) in the middle latitudes. It is deeper in the tropics, up to 20 km (12 mi), and shallower near the polar regions, at 7 km (4.3 mi) in summer, and indistinct in winter. The lowest part of the troposphere, where friction with the Earth's surface influences air flow, is the planetary boundary layer. This layer is typically a few hundred meters to 2 km (1.2 mi) deep depending on the land form and time of day. The border between the troposphere and stratosphere, called the tropopause, is a temperature inversion.
The troposphere is the layer closest to the earth (8 mi. thick) also contains about 90% of the gases in the atmosphere:contains water, dust, and tiny particles... most of the earths weather happens here.


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