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Term: Troposphere
Definition:

The lowest layer of the atmosphere whichbegins at the surface and extends to between 7 km (4.4 mi) at the poles and17 km (10.6 mi) at the equator, with some variation due to weather factors.

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Term: Troposphere
Definition:

The lower part of the Earth's atmosphere in which temperature decreases with height, except for local areas of temperature inversion.

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