troposphere

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf atmospheric layer
gptkbp:contains clouds
weather phenomena
approximately 75% of atmospheric mass
approximately 99% of atmospheric water vapor
most atmospheric water vapor
gptkbp:function enables weather
regulates Earth's temperature
supports life
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label troposphere
gptkbp:lowerAward gptkb:stratosphere
gptkbp:mainGases gptkb:argon
nitrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
gptkbp:namedFor gptkb:Léon_Teisserenc_de_Bort
gptkbp:nameOrigin Greek 'tropos' (turning or mixing)
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Earth's_atmosphere
gptkbp:rank Earth's surface
gptkbp:temperatureDecreasesWithAltitude true
gptkbp:thickerAt equator
gptkbp:thickness 8 to 15 kilometers
gptkbp:thinnerAt poles
gptkbp:upperBoundary gptkb:tropopause
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cirrus
gptkb:Earth's_atmosphere
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5