Question
Which characteristic describes the troposphere?
contains the ozone layer
has the highest air pressure
spans 12–50 km above Earth
is a good place for planes to fly
contains the ozone layer
has the highest air pressure
spans 12–50 km above Earth
is a good place for planes to fly
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The characteristic that describes the troposphere is that it **is a good place for planes to fly**. The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface up to about 8 to 15 kilometers (5 to 9 miles) high. It is where most weather occurs and where commercial airliners typically fly, usually at altitudes of around 10 to 12 kilometers.
The other options are not correct for the troposphere:
- The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere, not the troposphere.
- Air pressure decreases with altitude; therefore, the highest air pressure is found at the Earth's surface, within the troposphere, but it is not the characterized feature.
- The troposphere spans about 8 to 15 km above the Earth's surface, not 12–50 km, as that range includes the stratosphere and other higher layers.
The other options are not correct for the troposphere:
- The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere, not the troposphere.
- Air pressure decreases with altitude; therefore, the highest air pressure is found at the Earth's surface, within the troposphere, but it is not the characterized feature.
- The troposphere spans about 8 to 15 km above the Earth's surface, not 12–50 km, as that range includes the stratosphere and other higher layers.