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Question
Describe the role of the following in making the earth a habitable planet.
Atmosphere
Solution
Atmosphere — Atmosphere plays a very important role in making the earth an habitant planet. Atmosphere plays the following role:
- The atmosphere receives heat from the sun by solar radiation and loses heat by earth’s radiation. In this way, a balance is maintained.
- The earth’s atmosphere is made up of life-supporting gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Other gases include Helium and Argon.
- The ozone present in the earth’s atmosphere absorbs the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
- The atmosphere also prevents the loss of heat from the earth’s surface and helps to keep the earth warm.
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