Distinguish between stratosphere and troposphere.
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Troposphere |
Stratosphere |
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The troposphere is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere. |
The stratosphere is the second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere and below the mesosphere |
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Troposphere near the Earth's surface is cooler layers higher up and warmer layers farther down. |
Stratosphere is stratified in temperature, with warmer layers higher up and cooler layers farther down. |
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About 80 % of the total mass of the atmosphere is contained in troposphere. |
This contains about 19.9 % of the total mass found in the atmosphere. |
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It is also the layer where the majority of our weather phenomenon occurs. |
Very little weather phenomenon occurs in the stratosphere |