Describe something you have learned about the troposphere.

The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending about 8 to 15 kilometers above sea level, where most of our weather occurs. It's fascinating to note that this layer contains roughly 75% of the atmosphere's mass and is where all the clouds, rain, and storms take shape. As you ascend, temperatures typically decrease, leading to the idea that the higher you go, the cooler it gets—a phenomena that governs many aspects of climate and weather patterns! Interestingly, the troposphere is only about 10 kilometers thick at the poles but can stretch up to 18 kilometers over the tropics. This variation is due to the warming effects of the sun, which impact the vertical profile of the atmosphere. If you ever imagine soaring into the sky, just remember that as you rise, you're entering different realms where environmental conditions change dramatically!