Question 14 — Explain how the Earth’s atmosphere - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 13 - Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life (Exploration)

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Question 14
Explain how the Earth’s atmosphere helps in maintaining a suitable temperature for life to survive on the Earth.
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  • The atmosphere absorbs harmful incoming UV (ozone layer) and lets useful radiation through.
  • It also traps part of the outgoing infrared heat with greenhouse gases — without this the Earth would be too cold, so the atmosphere keeps temperatures suitable for life.
Atmosphere and Life Filters blocks harmful UV rays Traps holds outgoing heat the atmosphere blocks harmful UV and traps outgoing heat, keeping temperatures suitable for life.
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