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Which layer of the atmosphere would an atmospheric scientist be investigating if the scientist were studying the formation of clouds?
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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather phenomena, including cloud formation, occur.
Atmospheric scientists study cloud formation and other weather-related processes within this layer. Reference:
Integrated Physical Sciences resources on atmospheric layers and weather processes.
12 comments · newest first
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Blondell
3 days ago
Troposphere for sure, that's where clouds form.
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Merrilee
8 days ago
I thought it was the Stratosphere, but I guess not.
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Nichelle
13 days ago
Definitely the Troposphere! That's where all the weather happens.
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Phung
18 days ago
Yup, Troposphere is the right answer!
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Beatriz
23 days ago
Really? I always thought clouds could form higher up.
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Gaynell
29 days ago
Troposphere for sure, clouds form there.
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Letha
1 month ago
I thought it was the Stratosphere at first.
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Beatriz
1 month ago
Definitely the Troposphere! That's where all the weather happens.
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Laurene
1 month ago
The troposphere is where most weather occurs, including cloud formation. I think that's the right answer!
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Tish
2 months ago
I feel like I might confuse the troposphere with the stratosphere sometimes. Did we cover that in class?
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Lawrence
2 months ago
I remember studying that clouds are definitely associated with the lowest layer of the atmosphere, which I believe is the troposphere.
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German
2 months ago
I think clouds form in the troposphere, but I'm not entirely sure if there are exceptions in the stratosphere.