Question
Distinguish between stratosphere and troposphere.

Answer

S.NO.
Troposphere
Stratosphere
1.
The troposphere is the lowest portion of Earth's atmosphere.
The stratosphere is thesecond major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.
2.
Troposphere near the Earth's surface is cooler layers higher up and warmer layers farther down.
It is stratified in temperature, with warmer layers higher up and cooler layers farther down.
3.
About 80% of the total mass of the atmosphere is contained in troposphere.
This contains about 19.9% of the total mass found in the atmosphere.
4.
It is also the layer wherethe majority of our weatherphenomenon occurs.
Very little weather phenomenon occurs in the stratosphere.

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