Explore Earth's Atmosphere

Earth's atmosphere is composed of about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and one percent other gases.

The climate of an area is determined by its location on the Earth's surface and the average weather in that location over a long period of time.

The atmosphere protects life on earth by shielding it from incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation, keeping the planet warm through insulation.

<p>The different layers of Earth's atmosphere are troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weather refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions in a specific location, while climate refers to the average weather patterns in a region over a long period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>78%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect life on Earth by shielding it from incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation and keeping the planet warm through insulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A larger pattern that helps us understand weather. It is determined by the average weather in a location over a long period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers