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Question
How does the average temperature of Earth remain fairly steady?
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Solution
The average temperature of the Earth is maintained fairly steady by the atmosphere. It prevents a sudden increase in temperature during daytime and slows down the escape of heat into the outer space at night. It also acts as a blanket covering the Earth.
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