Atmospheric Science: Troposphere and Weather
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What percentage of the atmospheric mass is contained in the troposphere?

  • 90%
  • 70%
  • 50%
  • 80% (correct)

Where are virtually all the clouds and water vapor found?

  • Mesosphere
  • Troposphere (correct)
  • Stratosphere
  • Thermosphere

What is referred to collectively as weather?

  • Atmospheric conditions of the stratosphere
  • Atmospheric conditions of the upper troposphere
  • Atmospheric conditions of the lower troposphere (correct)
  • Atmospheric conditions of the mesosphere

What is characteristic of the troposphere?

<p>Continuous mixing and a great deal of change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

<p>Troposphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what altitude do jet aircraft typically fly to avoid turbulent weather?

<p>In the upper troposphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reflects the local variations of the atmosphere near the Earth's surface?

<p>Weather patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the only region of the atmosphere investigated before the twentieth century?

<p>The lower troposphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical temperature range at the top of the troposphere?

<p>-45° to -50°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do jet aircraft prefer to fly at high altitudes?

<p>To avoid turbulence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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