troposphere
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to an average altitude of about 12 kilometers. It is the region where nearly all weather conditions, such as clouds and precipitation, occur and where most of the atmosphere's mass is concentrated.
Exemplos
3 de 5Most clouds that you see in the sky are located within the troposphere.
The majority of clouds visible in the sky are found in the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
Environmental regulations aim to reduce the concentration of pollutants released into the troposphere.
Laws regarding the environment seek to lower the amount of harmful substances sent into the Earth's first atmospheric layer.
It's crazy to think that the troposphere is where all our rain and snow actually come from.
It is amazing to realize that the first layer of the atmosphere is the source of all precipitation.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Tropo-' as 'Tropical weather'. The 'tropo'sphere is where all the 'tropical' storms and weather changes happen.
Quiz rápido
Commercial airplanes usually fly near the top of the ____ to avoid turbulent weather found at lower altitudes.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: troposphere
Exemplos
Most clouds that you see in the sky are located within the troposphere.
everydayThe majority of clouds visible in the sky are found in the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
Environmental regulations aim to reduce the concentration of pollutants released into the troposphere.
formalLaws regarding the environment seek to lower the amount of harmful substances sent into the Earth's first atmospheric layer.
It's crazy to think that the troposphere is where all our rain and snow actually come from.
informalIt is amazing to realize that the first layer of the atmosphere is the source of all precipitation.
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is known as the tropopause.
academicThe dividing line between the first and second layers of the atmosphere is called the tropopause.
The aviation industry monitors wind currents in the troposphere to optimize flight paths and save fuel.
businessAirline companies track air movements in the lower atmosphere to improve routes and reduce costs.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
within the troposphere
inside the Earth's lowest atmospheric layer
tropospheric heating
the warming of the lowest part of the atmosphere
thickness of the troposphere
the vertical measurement of the Earth's first layer
Frequentemente confundido com
The stratosphere is the layer above the troposphere; it is where the ozone layer is located and is generally calmer.
Notas de uso
The word is almost exclusively used in scientific, environmental, or meteorological contexts. In general conversation, people usually just say 'the air' or 'the atmosphere'.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the troposphere with the stratosphere or think it refers to the entire atmosphere rather than just the lowest layer.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Tropo-' as 'Tropical weather'. The 'tropo'sphere is where all the 'tropical' storms and weather changes happen.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek 'tropos' (meaning 'turn' or 'change') and 'sphaira' (meaning 'sphere'), referring to the turbulent air and weather changes in this layer.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
While not tied to a specific culture, it is a standard term in global environmental science and climate change discussions.
Quiz rápido
Commercial airplanes usually fly near the top of the ____ to avoid turbulent weather found at lower altitudes.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: troposphere
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