why does the layers of atmosphere become thinner with altitude
Answers
Short answer - Gravity
Long answer - The gravity causes the upper layers of atmosphere to exert force on the lower ones due to their weight. This causes the air to compress and hence the air become dense at the lower level(closer to surface) while in comparison the air at heights( far from surface) is rarer or thinner.
Dense air means more air molecules per unit volume and opposite for rarer air.
Analogy - Imagine a large number of same sized sponges placed one over another. The one at bottom will be most compressed due to weight of others and this will decrease as we look at the sponges on the top
Answer:
Explanation:Brainly.in
What is your question?
Secondary School Geography 5+3 pts
Why does the layers of atmosphere become thinner with altitude
Report by Himansuranjan0pb1nl4 14.12.2018
Answers
Rathorgsp123Helping Hand
Know the answer? Add it here!
Kenleylot247Helping Hand
Short answer - Gravity
Long answer - The gravity causes the upper layers of atmosphere to exert force on the lower ones due to their weight. This causes the air to compress and hence the air become dense at the lower level(closer to surface) while in comparison the air at heights( far from surface) is rarer or thinner.
Dense air means more air molecules per unit volume and opposite for rarer air.
Analogy - Imagine a large number of same sized sponges placed one over another. The one at bottom will be most compressed due to weight of others and this will decrease as we look at the sponges on the top