🌤 Atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounding Earth
Atmosphere
🌤 Details
Definition:
The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
Composition:
It is mainly made of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
Layers:
The atmosphere has five main layers: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
Importance:
It protects Earth from harmful solar radiation and helps regulate temperature.
Weather:
Clouds, rain, wind, and storms mainly occur in the troposphere.
Life Support:
It provides oxygen for breathing and carbon dioxide for plants.