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How is Eath's surface heated?

The earths surface is one of the few planets in our solar system with an atmosphere. Sun penetrates our atmosphere and is trapped in the ozone layer creating a green house effect that heats the planet.


Explain two ways that earths atmosphere gets heated?

by convection and conduction


Most of the solar energy reaching planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by what?

earths surface


Is earths atmosphere in space?

Yes. It is in space just like the whole planet Earth.


What do you call the body of air which surrounds our planet?

The pocket of air that surrounds the earth is called the earths Atmosphere


Why is the atmosphere needed on a planet?

Atmospheres have many different purposes, however the Earths atmosphere is vital to its existense as it prevents the suns harmful radiation from reaching the Earths surface. Moreover, from an enviromental standpoint the errosion by pollutants will eventually destroy the delicate atmosphere and the Earths protective barrier will be gone.


How does the earth and it's atmosphere get heated?

The Earth's atmosphere gets heated mainly through the process of solar radiation. Energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth's surface, which then radiates heat energy back into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere also trap some of this heat, leading to the warming of the planet.


What planet has a nitrogen- oxygen atmosphere?

Earths atmosphere is rich in Oxygen, some 21% of the air is Oxygen. There is oxygen on other planets, but the percentage comes nowhere close to this. The percentage of Oxygen in earths atmosphere is thought to have been much higher in the past, before animals were about, but after the arrival of plants.


What is the particles outside earths atmosphere?

Particles found outside Earth's atmosphere include solar wind particles, cosmic rays, and interstellar dust. These particles can interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, impacting space weather and the planet's environment.


Is Mars made of gases?

Mars is an inner terrestrial rocky planet. Though there is an atmosphere is is very thin compare to the earths.


Is there more land than water?

no. water takes up more of the earths atmosphere. Two thirds of the planet is sea water


What planet has a relatively large moon with an atmosphere thicker than Earths?

Saturn and the moon is called Titan :) Astronomy HW o.O