Which layer in the figure below can be thought of as the weather layer?
A)the troposphere
B)the stratosphere
C)the mesosphere
D)the thermosphere

Question

Which layer in the figure below can be thought of as the weather layer? 
A)the troposphere 
B)the stratosphere 
C)the mesosphere 
D)the thermosphere

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surface where weather occurs. It contains the majority of the Earth's atmospheric water vapor and is where all weather patterns, such as clouds, thunderstorms, and hurricanes, are formed. Therefore, the troposphere can be considered the weather layer.

Which Layer in the Figure Below Can Be Thought of as the Weather