Why is the atmosphere essential for life. Explain how does atmosphere act as a blanket
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atmosphere is very important for existence of life on earth.Atmosphere has different types of layers like stratosphere,ozone layer etc...
Ozone layer prevents the harmful ultraviolet (UV)rays to enter the earth's surface.hence, atmospheric layer protects from UV rays.
during day time it acts as blanket as it absorbs large amount of heat coming from sun and provides needed amount of heat/sunlight.
Ozone layer prevents the harmful ultraviolet (UV)rays to enter the earth's surface.hence, atmospheric layer protects from UV rays.
during day time it acts as blanket as it absorbs large amount of heat coming from sun and provides needed amount of heat/sunlight.
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The atmosphere acts as a blanket by performing the following functions:
(a) It keeps the average temperature of the Earth fairly constant during day time and even during the course of whole year.
(b) It prevents a sudden increase in the temperature during day time.
(c) It slows down the escape of heat from the surface of the Earth into outer space during night time.
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