Atmospheric Levels Flashcards
1
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Troposphere
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Layer from the surface to 36,000
2
Q
Tropopause
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Level which acts as a lid to confine most of the water vapor and weather associated to the troposphere.
3
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Stratosphere
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Similar composition of the troposphere and extends to a height of 160,000 ft
4
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Mesosphere/Thermosphere
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Above the stratosphere and have little influence over weather