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The troposphere extends from the earth's surface to an altitude of 8 to 10 kilometers at polar latitudes, 10 to 12 kilometers at middle latitudes, and up to 18 kilometers at the equator. It is characterized by a temperature decrease with height. The point at which the temperature ceases to decrease with height is known as the tropopause. The average vertical temperature gradient of the troposphere varies between 6 and 7 degrees Celsius per kilometer.  1, record 1, English, - average%20vertical%20temperature%20gradient

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

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Le gradient vertical moyen de température dans l'air est de l'ordre de - 0,65 °C pour 100 mètres. Dans le sol, le gradient géothermique moyen est de + 3 °C pour 100 mètres.  1, record 1, French, - gradient%20vertical%20moyen%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature

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gradient : Taux de variation d'une grandeur physique ou d'une fonction dans une direction donnée.  1, record 1, French, - gradient%20vertical%20moyen%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature

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