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What are the characteristics of the troposphere?

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The following are the characteristics of the troposphere:

1. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. 

2. In this sphere, 75 per cent of the total weight of the atmosphere is centered. 

3. Its height is less on the poles and more on the equator. 

4. All weather phenomena occur only in this sphere. 

5. On moving higher through this sphere, the temperature decreases by 6.4°C per 1000 m. 

6. In this layer of the atmosphere, the maximum amount of water vapor and dust is found. 

7. Convectional activity takes place in this sphere. 

8. In this sphere, the phenomenon of cloud formation and rainfall is found.

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