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Why does the stratosphere have less oxygen than the troposphere?
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∙ 13y ago
We know that oxygen is just a bit heavier than the air like carbon dioxide ,nitrogen etc.Besides that the main source of oxygen,the trees is in troposphere. Because of this reasons oxygen density is much heavier in troposphere than the stratosphere
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after the troposphere which layer of the atmosphere has the next coldest temperatures?
thermosphere
Why is air warmer at the top of the stratosphere than at the top of the troposphere?
the sun's radiation warms it up.
Why is the temperature in the upper stratosphere is higher than the temperature in the lower stratosphere?
because the upper part of the stratosphere is closer to the sun, which means the temperature is higher or greater in the upper part.:);)
Is there air pressure in the stratosphere?
One reason is because there is very little water vapor. The other is because air in the stratosphere is stable. This means that there is no inherent tendency for it to rise, since temperature increases with altitude.
What are the troposphere gases from most abundant to least abundant?
The main atmospheric gases in the troposphere are: nitrogen(76-79%), oxygen (24-21%), and carbon dioxide (0.03%).
Is the temperature in the stratosphere colder than in the troposphere?
Yes, thee Stratosphere is colder than the troposphere. We live in the troposphere as well
after the troposphere which layer of the atmosphere has the next coldest temperatures?
thermosphere
How does ozone in the troposphere differ from ozone in the stratosphere?
In the troposphere, plants and animals can be harmed, but in the stratosphere, there is no life because in the troposphere is closest to earth n the air u breath is part of the troposphere. and in the stratosphere the air can affect your lungs
Why is air warmer at the top of the stratosphere than at the top of the troposphere?
the sun's radiation warms it up.
Why is ozone in stratosphere oxygen in troposphere when the mass of ozone is higher than oxygen?
Most of the oxygen in the atmosphere is O2, at any altitude. It's true that ozone molecules, O3, are heavier than regular oxygen gas O2, but mixtures of gases do not layer out by mass or density -- they thoroughly mix. In the stratosphere, however, the higher levels of ultraviolet radiation produce fresh ozone from diatomic oxygen, so ozone concentrations remain higher in this region.
Convection occurs in the troposphere but not in the stratosphere because?
Because of the temperature in the troposphere that decreases as the altitude also lowers, convection only happens on it and not in the stratosphere. Also, because of the warm air from the land that is rising to the troposphere it becomes denser than the air above it that makes convection only happen in the said layer.
Why is the temperature in the upper stratosphere is higher than the temperature in the lower stratosphere?
because the upper part of the stratosphere is closer to the sun, which means the temperature is higher or greater in the upper part.:);)
Are temperatures in the stratosphere warm?
No, they are colder than nearly anywhere on Earth's surface. They do tend to increase as you go up in the Stratosphere however, unlike in the Troposphere. This is because ozone in the Stratosphere absorbs solar radiation, but even this does not permit very much warming at all.
Why does temperature increase with height through the stratosphere?
Ozone absorbs more ultraviolet radiation than does air in the troposphere. As a result, the stratosphere is heated, and air gradually increases in temperature to the top of the layer, called the startopause.
Is there air pressure in the stratosphere?
One reason is because there is very little water vapor. The other is because air in the stratosphere is stable. This means that there is no inherent tendency for it to rise, since temperature increases with altitude.
What is the difference between stratosphere and troposphere?
troposphere:- The troposphere contains particles of dust which serve as nuclear centers for the formation of clouds. There is decrease of temperature with a mean rate of about 6.40C per km. it is from 0 to 15 kilometers. it has more air and has many clouds. Stratosphere No visible weather phenomena take place in this layer In this layer the temperature does not change with altitude.er stratosphere it is from 15 km to 50 km. there is very little air and jet aeroplanes fly in this layer.
What is less dense than the air in the stratosphere?
Nothing; the air concentration is low.
