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troposphere  

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  • On the basis of thermal characteristics, the atmosphere is normally subdivided into four major vertical layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. The troposphere makes up the lowest of these layers, extending from the surface to a global average height of 7.5 mi. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming & Climate Change; Troposphere]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/troposphere

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