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प्रश्न
How does the atmosphere act as a blanket?
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उत्तर
The atmosphere acts as a blanket by performing the following functions:
(a) It keeps the average temperature of the Earth fairly constant during day time and even during the course of whole year.
(b) It prevents a sudden increase in the temperature during day time.
(c) It slows down the escape of heat from the surface of the Earth into outer space during night time.
संबंधित प्रश्न
How does the average temperature of Earth remain fairly steady?
Choose the correct answer.
The rate at which the temperature drops in the troposphere is called
Choose the correct answer.
This layer of the atmosphere has the lowest temperature.
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In your notebooks, draw a diagram showing the layers of the atmosphere. Mark clearly the ozone layer, the height at which a jet plane can fly and also the height up to which birds can fly.
Write a note about the following.
Condensation
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