Where is the Troposphere thickest?

The troposphere is thickest at the equator due to the intense heating and rising of air that occurs in this region. The Sun's direct rays warm the surface of the Earth more at the equator compared to the poles, causing a more significant uplift of warm air. This rising air contributes to a greater vertical extent of the troposphere, making it thicker compared to other regions.

In contrast, at the poles, the troposphere is thinner because of the cooler temperatures and lower amounts of solar energy received. The mid-latitudes also have fluctuations due to varying weather patterns but do not reach the same thickness as found at the equator. The uniformity in the thickness of the troposphere is not observed globally, as it is greatly influenced by the latitude and temperature variations experienced across different areas of the planet.