nounfemininepl: tropospheres
troposfera
1. the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to approximately 8-18 kilometers altitude, where weather phenomena occur and temperature generally decreases with altitude
The troposphere is where most weather events take place, including thunderstorms and hurricanes.
A troposfera é onde ocorrem a maioria dos eventos climáticos, incluindo tempestades e furacões.
2. the atmospheric layer containing approximately 80% of the atmosphere's mass and nearly all of its water vapor
Most of the clouds we see form in the troposphere.
A maioria das nuvens que vemos se forma na troposfera.
The term 'troposfera' is universally used in Portuguese-speaking scientific and educational contexts. Climate change discussions frequently reference the troposphere when explaining greenhouse gas concentrations and weather pattern changes. In both Brazil and the USA, understanding the troposphere is fundamental to meteorology education and environmental science literacy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the troposphere (metaphorically: dealing with everyday, down-to-earth matters)
tropospheric conditions (referring to weather-related phenomena)
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