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You have witnessed weather phenomena, such as winds, storms, rainfall, etc. Which atmospheric layer is mainly responsible for such phenomena and what is the primary reason for its occurrence?

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You have witnessed weather phenomena, such as winds, storms, rainfall, etc. Which atmospheric layer is mainly responsible for such phenomena and what is the primary reason for its occurrence?

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The troposphere is the atmospheric layer mainly responsible for weather phenomena like winds, storms and rainfall. It is heated from the Earth’s surface, causing warm air to rise, cool and condense. This convection, driven by uneven heating, is the primary reason for weather formation.

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Chapter 13: Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life - Revise, Reflect, Refine [Page 267]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 13 Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life
Revise, Reflect, Refine | Q 6. | Page 267
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