🌤 Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding Earth

Atmosphere
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🌤 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.