Practice Troposphere (4.3.1) - Atmosphere

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Question 1.
What is the troposphere?
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Think about the layer closest to the Earth.
Question 2.
Up to what height does the troposphere extend?
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It's less than 15 kilometers.
3Question 3.
What is the main phenomenon that occurs in the troposphere?
- Rock formation
- Weather changes
- Ocean currents
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Think about where clouds and rain happen.
4Question 4.
True or False: The temperature in the troposphere increases with altitude.
- True
- False
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Remember the temperature gradient we discussed.
Question 5.
If the surface temperature is 30°C, what would be the temperature at the top of the troposphere?
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Use the formula for temperature decrease in troposphere.
Question 6.
Describe how changes in the troposphere can affect local weather patterns.
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Think about what causes storms or clear skies.

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