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Troposphere is the (i)________ layer of the atmosphere, and has an average height of (ii)_______.
(i) Highest
(ii) 13 km
(i) Highest
(ii) 13 miles
(i) Lowest
(ii) 13 miles
(i) Lowest
(ii) 13 km
(i) Lowest
(ii) 13 m
The troposphere __________________?
consists of a blanket of ozone gas which protects us from the harmful rays of the sun. It is almost free from clouds and weather phenomenon, thus making a condition suitable for flying airplanes.
is a layer in which meteorites burn up, after entering from the space.
consists of the air we breathe, and almost all the weather phenomena like rainfall, hailstorms, etc. take place here. It is thus the most important layer.
Select the correct statement(s) about troposphere. (May be more than one choices).
It contains 99 % of the atmospheric water vapour which organizes the Earth’s temperature.
It contains 1% of the atmospheric water vapour which organizes the Earth's Temperature.
In areas like North pole, the Troposphere is thinner.
In areas near the equator, the troposphere is thinner due to the extreme heat.
The troposphere probably got its name from the Greek term "Tropos" which probably means...….? (Hint: there are two answers)
Keeping
Change
Exit
Turning
The troposphere is bounded on the top by a layer of air called the _____________.
The troposphere is made up of approximately ________ nitrogen, _______oxygen, and ______ other gases. (Fill in the blanks respectively)
Select True or False: The depth of troposphere varies among regions.
True
False
Select True or False: The troposphere is heated directly from the sun.
True
False
Select True or False: Most of the water vapour in the earth's atmosphere is found in the troposphere, which is the reason why most of the clouds in earth's atmosphere are also found in the troposphere.
True
False
Can't say
Select True or False: The air in the troposphere is coldest closest to the earth and warmer at higher elevations.
True
False
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