the layer of the atmosphere reaching from the ground to 8 miles. (Back to "The Hole in the Ozone Layer")
The layer of the atmosphere closest to the earth's surface.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere. The troposphere extends from the Earth's surface up to about 10-15 km. See also Atmosphere.
a layer of atmospheric air extending from about 6-10 km upwards from the earth's surface , in which the temperature falls with increasing height.
The lower atmosphere, to a height of 8-15 km above Earth, where temperature generally decreases with altitude, clouds form, precipitation occurs, and convection currents are active.
The lowest region of the atmosphere between the surface of the earth and the stratosphere. In the troposphere the temperature usually decreases with increasing altitude.
The atmospheric zone reaching upward approximately 17 km in the tropics and subtropics but only to about 10 km at higher latitudes. The zone in which virtually all the water vapor in the atmosphere is located.
Area of the earth's atmosphere extending from the surface of the earth up to the borders of the stratosphere, which is about 15 km above the earth. This is the area in which we live, and all of the weather takes place. The troposphere becomes increasingly colder the higher up you go, until the tropopause (the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere) is reached.
Innermost layer of the atmosphere. It contains about 75% of the mass of earth's air and extends about 17 kilometers (11 miles) above sea level. Compare stratosphere.
the lowest part of the earth's atmosphere which extends from the surface of the earth to the bottom of the stratosphere, approximately 5-9 miles high
The lower part of the earth's atmosphere, below 15 kilometers (9 miles). The troposphere is below the stratosphere.
bottom layer of Earth's atmosphere, in which our weather takes place. Its height averages about 11 kilometers.
is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. It is characterized by the complete mixing of the atoms and molecules of the atmospheric gases by significant vertical winds. The temperature and pressure declines with height in this layer.
Layer of the atmosphere extending upwards from the earth's surface for about 10 km
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, where air undergoes convection and where most wind and clouds develop.
The lowest region of the Earth's atmosphere, from ground level to the tropopause, where the temperature gradient goes to zero (height about 15 km). The troposphere is the region where most weather occurs.
The lowest portion of the Earth's atmosphere -- a region in which temperature decreases with height, and vertical convection associated with thunderstorms is relatively common. With the stratosphere, makes up the lower atmosphere.
the part of the atmosphere in which we live, ascending to about 15 km above Earth's surface over which depth temperatures generally decrease with height. The atmospheric dynamics we know as “weather” take place within the troposphere.
lowest region of the atmosphere, defined by a steady decrease in temperature with altitude. Extends to approximately 15km above the earths surface.
the layer of the Earth's atmosphere extending from the surface up to the tropopause, normally about 25,000 feet in temperate zones and about 55,000 feet in the topics
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five- to ten-mile blanket of air closest to Earth's surface wherein temperature decreases with distance from surcace — — CLOSE
That portion of the atmosphere about 7 to 10 miles (11 to 16 kilometers) up where clouds form and convection is active
the layer of the atmosphere nearest the earth's surface. The troposphere extends outward about 5 miles at the poles and 10 miles at the equator
The portion of the atmosphere from the earth's surface to the stratosphere.
The layer of air nearest to the earth¡¦s surface; both temperature and pressure usually decrease with increasing altitude.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, ranging from the ground to the base of the stratosphere at 10-15 km altitude, depending on latitude and weather conditions. About 85% of the mass of the atmosphere is in the troposphere, where most weather features occur due to the dynamic interactions associated with temperature variations.
The region of the Earth's atmosphere 0-10 km above the planet's surface.
The lower atmosphere, from the earth's surface to approximately 12 km. This portion of the earth's atmosphere contains about 95 percent of the atmospheric gases. The temperature gradually declines through this region.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere where almost all weather occurs. The troposphere contains about 80% of the atmosphere's mass and is characterized by temperatures that normally decrease with altitude. The boundary of the troposphere and the stratosphere depends on latitude and season. It ranges from as low as 8 km over the poles to as high as 16-18 km in the tropics.
The portion of Earth's atmosphere from the surface to about 15 km.
The lowest layer in an atmosphere, generally considered to be 10 20 km thick.
The lowest atmospheric layer, between the Earth's surface and the tropopause. The troposphere is the region of most interest to meteorologists because the Earth's weather occurs in this atmospheric layer.
The lowest part of the atmosphere, from the ground or ocean surface to about 10-15 km up. Noteworthy for containing the vast majority of atmospheric moisture, and the location of nearly all weather phenomena. Above is the stratosphere.
the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where clouds form and most weather phenomena occur
Region of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from the Earth's surface to between 8 and 16 km. In the troposphere, the temperature decreases with increasing height, as opposed to the stratosphere, where the temperature generally increases with increasing height. The troposphere is convective, meaning that it mixes vertically. Nearly all clouds are in the troposphere.
The region of the atmosphere between the surface and the stratosphere, in which temperatures decrease with increasing altitude.
found below the stratosphere, 7-10 miles from Earth's surface; area where clouds form, temperature changes, and convection is active. Click here to see an image
The lowest level of the Earth's atmosphere. Almost all weather occurs in the troposphere.
The lowest part of Earthâ€(tm)s atmosphere, containing about approximately 75% of it mass and the vast majority of water vapour and aerosol.
lowest part of the atmosphere, extending from the Earth's surface to about 10 km in altitude in mid-latitudes (ranging from 9 km in high latitudes to 16 km in the tropics on average) where almost all “ weather” phenomena occur. In the troposphere, temperatures generally decrease with altitude.
The lowest part of the atmosphere, which in mid-latitude locations like New Zealand extends from the earth's surface to about 10 km altitude.
the layer of the atmosphere up to 80 km above the earth
Lowest layer (approx. 10km) in the atmosphere characterised by decreasing temperature with height
The lowest part of the atmosphere. The area where all weather occurs.
The part of the atmosphere between the Earth's surface and the stratosphere in which most weather occurs.
Layer of the atmosphere that contains about 95 per cent of the Earth's air and extends about six to 17 km up from the Earth, depending upon latitude and season.
The lowest region of the atmosphere in which all the Earth's weather takes place
The layer of the atmosphere from the earth's surface up to the tropopause, characterized by decreasing temperature with height, vertical wind motion, appreciable water vapor content, and sensible weather (clouds, rain, etc.).
Lowest atmospheric layer, between the surface and tropopause. Source: EPO.
The part of the atmosphere up to five miles from the earth's surface.
The layer of the atmosphere from the ground to around 33,000 feet (10 kilometers). This is where much of the weather we experience occurs.
the region of the atmosphere closest to the Earth. The troposphere extends from the surface up to about 10 km in altitude, although this height varies with latitude. Almost all weather takes place in the troposphere. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, is only 8.8 km high. Temperatures decrease with altitude in the troposphere. As warm air rises, it cools, falling back to Earth. This process, known as convection, means there are huge air movements that mix the troposphere very efficiently.
The zone of the atmosphere with a relatively steep temperature gradient in which weather phenomena originate; region below the stratosphere (which lies above 9 km at the poles and 16 km at the equator).
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, in which weather processes take place. See stratosphere.
The lowest portion of the atmosphere, extending from the ground to the base of the stratosphere. [ 450] uncommitted or pure science. Science carried out simply to pursue what the researcher considers to be important problems, the solutions to which show promise of revealing significant information about nature and the universe. Uncommitted or pure science is not constrained by programmatic, applications, or mission objectives.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere between the Earth's surface and the tropopause (about 0-10 km)
bottom layer of the atmosphere that contains about 95 percent of the Earth's air extends about 15 km up from the Earth, depending upon latitude and season.
The lower layers of atmosphere, in which the change of temperature with height is relatively large. It is the region where clouds form, convection is active, and mixing is continuous and more or less complete. The layer of the Earth's atmosphere, between the surface and the stratosphere, in which temperature decreases with altitude and which contains approximately 80% of the total air mass.
A division of the Earth's atmosphere extending from ground level to altitudes ranging 5-10 miles.
the layer of the atmosphere reaching from the ground up to 6 miles. (Back to Ozone Action! Days)
The portion of the atmosphere, closest to the earths surface, where all weather phenomena take place.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere where the temperature decreases with height. Most of earth's weather occurs in this layer.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere. Almost all weather occurs in this layer. Its average depth is 11 km.
the lowest and densest part of the earth's atmosphere, extending from the Earth's surface to about 7 miles in altitude. It is where life resides and where most weather changes occur.
The lower part of the earth's atmosphere, the first 10 kilometres above the earth's surface.
the portion of the atmosphere which extends outward about 10 to 20 km from the earth's surface, and in which generally temperature decreases rapidly with altitude, clouds form, and convection is active
the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather takes place and temperature decreases as altitude increases
The atmospheric shell closest to Earth's surface, extending approximately 10 km upwards; the zone where weather occurs.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere. The altitude of the troposphere varies with latitude, from about 16km at the equator to only 8km at the poles. Normally there is a decrease in temperature with height. This layer contains 75% of the total gaseous mass of the atmosphere and virtually all the water vapour and aerosols. This zone is responsible for most of the weather phenomena experienced and where atmospheric turbulence is most marked.
That portion of the atmosphere from the earth's surface to the tropopause (approximately 8 to 16 km) characterized by a general decrease of temperature with height.
The lowest atmospheric layer next to Earth's surface in which temperature generally decreases rapidly with altitude, clouds form, and convection is active.
The layer of the atmosphere between the Earth's surface and the tropopause below the stratosphere (i.e., the lowest 10 to 18 km of the atmosphere) where weather processes occur.
Lowermost layer of the atmosphere in which air temperature falls steadily with increasing altitude. All weather occurs in the troposphere.
The portion of the earth's atmosphere from the surface to the tropopause; characterized by decreasing temperature with height and appreciable water vapour. Often referred to as the weather layer.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere and contains about 95 percent of the mass of air in the Earth's atmosphere. The troposphere extends from the Earth's surface up to about 10 to 15 kilometers. All weather processes take place in the troposphere. Ozone that is formed in the troposphere plays a significant role in both the greenhouse effect and urban smog.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere. The troposphere has distinctive winds and cloud formations, and it has a very marked drop in temperature with altitude. It is 10 - 16 km from the surface of the Earth.
The lowest region of the atmosphere between the surface of the earth and the tropopause, characterized by decreasing temperature with increasing altitude. GPS signals travel through the troposphere (and other atmospheric layers).
the lower layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs
The lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude).
The lowest layer of the atmosphere extending from the ground to the bottom of the stratosphere. The temperature characteristically decreases with increasing altitude. The majority of the earth's weather occurs in the troposphere.
The portion of the Earth's atmosphere ranging from the Earth's surface to approximately 14 km (0 to 8 miles).
the lowest layer (0 - 11 km) of the atmosphere. The top is called the tropopause.
The inner layer of the atmosphere below about 15 kilometers, within which there is normally a steady decrease of temperature with increasing altitude. Nearly all clouds form and weather conditions manifest themselves within this region. Its thermal structure is caused primarily by the heating of the Earth's surface by solar radiation, followed by heat transfer through turbulent mixing and convection.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere located between the earth's surface to approximately 11 miles (17 kilometers) into the atmosphere. Characterized by clouds and weather, temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude.
The lower regions of a planetary atmosphere where convection keeps the gas mixed and maintains a steady increase of temperature with depth. Most clouds are in the troposphere.
The lower layer of the atmosphere where most of the weather takes place. On average, the temperature decreases with height up to the tropopause.
The layer of the atmosphere from the surface to where the temperature stops decreasing with height.
The lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, which rises to a height of approximately 7.5 miles (12 km). Air masses, fronts and storms reside in this layer.
Layer in the atmosphere found from the surface to a height of between 8 to 16 kilometers of altitude (average height 11 kilometers). The troposphere is thinnest at poles and gradually increases in thickness as one approaches the equator. This atmospheric layer contains about 80 % of the total mass of the atmosphere. It is also the layer where the majority of our planet's weather occurs. Maximum air temperature occurs near the Earth's surface in this layer. With increasing altitude air temperature drops uniformly with increasing height at an average rate of 6.5° Celsius per 1000 meters (commonly called the Environmental Lapse Rate), until an average temperature of -56.5° Celsius is reached at the top of the troposphere.
The lower portion of the atmosphere in which we live.
bottom-most layer of the atmosphere where the warmth of the Earth is the predominant source of heat; consequently air temperature drops with altitude as distance from the Earth's surface increases.
The lowest 10 km to 20 km of the earth's atmosphere characterized by decreasing temperature with height.
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, extending from ground level to about 11 km above the Earth. Contains about 95% of the Earth's air and ends at the tropopause, the point at which the temperature starts to increase instead of decrease as one moves farther from the Earth.
lower part of the atmosphere, extending from the surface up to a height varying from about 7 to 9 kilometers (4.3 to 5.6 miles) at polar regions to approximately 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) in tropics; characterized by decreasing temperature with height, appreciable vertical wind motion, appreciable water vapor content, and weather. Russian translation prepared by Nina A. Zaitseva for the Arctic Climatology Project Arctic Meteorology and Climate Atlas.
The troposphere is the lowest region in the Earth's (or any planet's) atmosphere. On the Earth, it goes from ground (or water) level up to about 11 miles (17 kilometers) high. The weather and clouds occur in the troposphere. In the troposphere, the temperature generally decreases as altitude increases. Troy Unit Equivalence 1 pennyweight 24 grains = 1.5552 grams 1 Troy ounce = 20 pennyweight 31.1035 grams 1 Troy pound = 12 Troy ounces 373.24 grams
That portion of the atmosphere from the earth's surface to the tropopause; that is, the lowest 10–20 km (6–12 mi) of the atmosphere; the portion of the atmosphere where most weather occurs. The troposphere is characterized by decreasing temperature with height, appreciable vertical wind motion, appreciable water vapor, and weather. Dynamically, the troposphere can be divided into the following layers: surface boundary layer, Ekman layer, and free atmosphere. See atmospheric shell.
The lower atmospheric level that extends upward from ground level to about 7 miles. Global warming takes place in the troposphere.
Layer of air closest to the earth. It ranges from 6 to 7 kilometres above the surface at the poles to 20 kilometres in the tropics.
The Troposphere is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere. It is the densest layer of the atmosphere and contains approximately 75% of the mass of the atmosphere and almost all the water vapor and aerosol.