What is atmosphere
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An atmosphere is a layer or a set of layers of gases surrounding a planet or other material body, that is held in place by the gravity of that body
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- Atmosphere is the mixture of gases which surrounds Earth.
- Without the atmosphere there could be no life on Earth.
- The atmosphere keeps the climate on Earth moderate compared to that of other planets.
- The composition of the earth atmosphere is about 78% nitrogen , 21%oxygen , 0.9% argon with water vapour ,carbon dioxide and other gasses.
- The gravitational pull of the earth keep the atmospheric layer close to the earth.
Different layers of atmosphere :-
Trophosphere
- 8- 16 km from earth surface.
- Temperature is decreasing with increasing altitude.
- all weather phenomena happens in this layer.
Stratosphere
- 16 to 50 km from Earth Surface
- Temperature is increasing with increasing altitude, because of presence of ozone layer which aborbs the ultraviolet radiations and increase the temperature.
Mesosphere
- 50-80 km
- Coolest temperature of earth found at the top point of this layer.
Thermosphere
- 80 to 400 km
- All radio wave radiation found in this layer, which is used for signal transmission of TV, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi etc.
Exosphere
- It is the outer most layer.
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