How does the atmosphere act as a blanket?
NCERT Class IX
Sciences - Main Course Book
Chapter 14. Natural Resources
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•The atmosphere acts as a natural blanket in the following ways
•It keeps the constant temperature on the surface of the earth during day time almost for the whole year.
•It prevents the escape of heat from the earth to outer space during the night.
•It prevents sudden rise or decrease in temperature.
•Prevents harmful rays from falling on to the earth surface.
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Air is a bad conductor of heat. The atmosphere keeps the average temperature of Earth fairly steady during the day and even during the course of whole year. The atmosphere prevents the sudden increase or decrease in temperature.
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