Atmospheric convection of heat radiated from the Earth's surface and the variety of phenomena we call weather occur within which layer of the atmosphere?

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The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface, extending from the ground up to about 12 kilometers. This is where weather occurs, driven by atmospheric convection of heat radiated from the Earth's surface. This layer has the highest density of air molecules and is where all human activity takes place, including flying planes and launching weather balloons. The other layers are much thinner and have different characteristics.

Atmospheric Convection of Heat Radiated from the Earth's Surface and the Variety