Question

Which of the following statements related to the troposphere are incorrect ?

1. It is the highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
2. All kinds of weather changes occurs within this layer.
3. The temperature generally increases with altitude in the troposphere.
4. It contains a significant amount of the ozone layer.
5. The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the tropopause.

• A. i, iii, iv
• B. i, v
• C. ii only
• D. iii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i, iii, iv

Troposphere

• The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, extending from the Earth's surface up to an average height of about 8 to 15 kilometers (5 to 9 miles).
• It is where all of Earth's weather occurs, including clouds, storms, and most of the atmosphere's water vapor.
• The temperature in the troposphere generally decreases with increasing altitude.
• This layer contains approximately 75% of the total mass of the atmosphere and almost all of its water vapor.
• The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the tropopause, which acts as a temperature inversion layer, preventing further convection.