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Troposphere

Definition: The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and where human activities are primarily conducted.

Noun - Physical Science

Sense: The lowermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere, extending approximately 7-20 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

Example Sentence: The troposphere contains most of the air we breathe and sustains all life on Earth.

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Noun - Meteorology

Sense: The layer of the atmosphere where weather phenomena, such as clouds, precipitation, and atmospheric disturbances, occur.

Example Sentence: Thunderstorms are typically formed within the troposphere, due to the mixing of warm and cold air masses.

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Adjective - Geology

Sense: Pertaining to the weather conditions or climate of a specific region.

Example Sentence: The local tropospheric conditions significantly influenced the growth patterns of the vegetation in that area.

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