How does the atmosphere act as a blanket?
Our atmosphere acts as a blanket because:
(i) It keeps the average temperature of the earth fairly constant during the day.
(ii) The atmosphere prevents the sudden increase in temperature during the daylight hours.
(iii) During the night, it slows down the escape of heat into outer space nad maintain ptimum temperature.
How are clouds formed?
How is our atmosphere different from the atmosphere on Venus and Mars?
List any three human activities that you think would lead to air pollution.
What causes winds?
