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Question
Give role of atmosphere in climatic control.
Solution
Role of atmosphere in climatic control:
The Earth's atmosphere acts as a blanket for the Earth. It keeps the average temperature of the Earth steady, prevents the sudden increase in temperature during daylight hours and slows down the escape of heat into the outer space at night.
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