AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Weather occurs in which atmospheric layer?
A.Troposphere
B.Stratosphere
C.Mesosphere
D.Thermosphere
Explanation
Core Concept
The lowest layer holds the water vapor and convection that make clouds, storms, and all weather — it thins from ~16 km at the equator to ~8 km at the poles.
Correct Answer
ATroposphere
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