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प्रश्न
Explain in brief the different layers of the atmosphere and the basic functions of the main layers.
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उत्तर
| Layers of atmosphere | Distance from earth (approximate) | Basic Function |
| (i) Troposphere | 0 to 10 kilometers | The troposphere contains most of the air and oxygen in the atmosphere. This air is fit for respiration and survival of living organisms. Weather conditions are formed in the troposphere. |
| (ii) Stratosphere | 10 to 50 kilometers | The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which prevents the harmful effects of the sun (U. V. rays) from reaching the earth. |
| (iii) Mesosphere | 50 to 80 kilometers | The mesosphere is a very cold layer and most meteors burn up in this layer and hence are prevented from entering the earth's atmosphere |
| Thermosphere | 80 to 320 kilometers | - |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What would happen to the earth if the atmosphere disappeared?
Match the following.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Troposphere | (i) | Ozone |
| 2. | Stratosphere | (ii) | Ions |
| 3. | Thermosphere | (iii) | Outer Space |
| 4. | Exosphere | (iv) | Lowest Temperature |
| 5. | Mesosphere | (v) | Densest Layer of atmosphere |
Very Short Answer Type Question:
What is the nature of the temperature?
The lowest layer of the atmosphere is ______.
Write the significance of the following gases.
Oxygen __________________
Carbon dioxide __________________
Ozone __________________
Atmosphere is composed of ______ nitrogen.
The atmosphere is made of ______ different layers.
The two forms of oxygen found in the atmosphere are
Choose the correct sequences
An increase in carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere would not cause
