We live in the troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. This is where all weather occurs, and it contains most of the air we breathe. The troposphere extends to about seven miles above the Earth's surface.
The troposphere is the densest layer of the atmosphere, with about 75% of the atmosphere's mass contained within it. This is why we experience most of our weather here, as the air is constantly moving and interacting.
Here are some additional details about the troposphere:
- It is the warmest layer of the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, but temperature decreases with altitude.
- It contains most of the Earth's water vapor, which is essential for cloud formation and precipitation.
- The tropopause, the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere, is marked by a sharp decrease in temperature.
