Question

Distinguish between the following:

The troposphere and stratosphere

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Troposphere	Stratosphere
1.	It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.	It lies above the troposphere.
2.	It lies above the troposphere.	It extends from about 18 to 50 km.
3.	Weather changes such as clouds, rain and storms occur here.	Weather changes such as clouds, rain and storms occur here.
4.	Temperature decreases with height.	Temperature increases with height.
5.	Temperature increases with height.	It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays.
6.	Most living beings and human activities take place in this layer.	Many aeroplanes fly in the lower part of this layer.