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What planet has the thinner atmosphere of the terrestrial planets?
The thinnest atmosphere belongs to planet Mercury . . . it may have no atmosphere, at all.
What gets higher and trees get shorter as the atmosphere get thinner?
altitude
What is this as this gets higher trees get shorter and the atmosphere gets thinner?
altitude
Where is the nearest vacuum in space to earth?
The answer may depend on what definition of vacuum an investigator uses. There really isn't any place in the universe which could be considered a complete (perfect) vacuum. Even in the largest void between galaxies, there are still a few hydrogen atoms.The atmosphere of the Earth doesn't just stop either. We are all familiar with the air around us but the Earth's atmosphere simply gets thinner and thinner as height increases. There isn't a place where the atmosphere suddenly stops and turns into a vacuum.Atmospheric scientists consider 5 layers of the atmosphere:1) troposphere contacts the earth's surface and extends to about 7km upwards at the poles and 17km at the equator2) stratosphere up to about 50 km3) mesosphere varies quite a bit4) thermosphere up to about 400 km5) exosphere which simply extends out into space getting thinner and thinner. At this height molecular collisions rarely occur so temperature loses its normal meaning.
Why do inner planets have thinner atmospheres than the outer planets?
An atmosphere is a layer of gas that surrounds a planet; this gas is attracted by gravity and is greater in volume depending on the strength of the gravitational field and the temperature of the atmosphere. The inner planets generally have less mass, resulting in a less strong gravitational field, and a warmer atmosphere meaning the atmosphere is thinner than the colder, larger outer planets.
Is the atmosphere thinner at the poles than at the equator?
yes the ozone layer is thinner at the poles then the equator
What is the height of atmosphere?
There is no definite boundary between the atmosphere and the outer space. It slowly begins thinner and fades in space.
Is the easrths atmosphere getting thicker or thinner due to global warming?
The atmosphere is becoming Thinner. Global warming depletes the ozone.
What is it when the atmosphere gets thinner?
The atmosphere gets thinner the higher you climb, which is why oxygen tanks are used by climbers scaling Mount Everest.
Is the martian atmosphere much thinner than earth's atmosphere?
yes
Is there air as we know it beyond the earth's atmosphere?
The Earth's atmosphere gets thinner and thinner as we go away from the earth. It becomes negligible at a point in space. Beyond that, there is no atmosphere, only vaccum.
How have humans added excess amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere?
People added carbon dioxide to the Earth's atmosphere by polluting with fires, carbon dioxide from cars, smoke, and other things that pollute the Earth's atmosphere. Also, when we pollute the atmosphere gets thinner and more heat is coming in and the ice in the poles would melt and increase the water level in the ocean.
What is the difference in the atmosphere of earth and Mars?
mars atmosphere is thinner and lacks oxygen or water
The higher you go to the atmosphere the air becomes?
Thinner.
What planet has the thinner atmosphere of the terrestrial planets?
The thinnest atmosphere belongs to planet Mercury . . . it may have no atmosphere, at all.
Where in the atmosphere is ozone problematic?
The ozone is problematic in poles. The poles are the one that have maximum depleted.
Is Jupiter atmosphere thicker or thinner then earth?
JUPITER's ATMOSPHERE IS MUCH THCKER THAN THE EARTHS!
