How does earth's atmosphere affect the planet?

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HIX Tutor · Accepted Answer

undefined The Earth's atmosphere plays a vital role in supporting life on the planet in the following ways:

1. **Air to Breathe:** The atmosphere provides oxygen for humans, animals, and plants to survive.

2. **Temperature Control:** It traps heat from the sun to keep the Earth warm enough for life.

3. **Protection:** It shields the Earth from harmful radiation, such as UV rays, coming from the sun.

4. **Weather Patterns:** The atmosphere influences weather patterns that bring rain, wind, and other conditions necessary for life.

5. **Climate Regulation:** It helps regulate the climate by distributing heat across the globe.

So, the Earth's atmosphere is super important for the planet and all the living things on it!

Leo Arens · Answer

Having an atmosphere allows the Earth to support life. Weather is the main way the atmosphere affects the Earth.

Since the atmosphere is present, the planet must have both air pressure (without which it would be in a vacuum) and the gases—oxygen and carbon dioxide—necessary for life to exist on Earth. The atmosphere affects the planet in the same ways that weather affects Earth because weather also happens in the atmosphere. Ultimately, the sun's damaging UV rays are absorbed by the ozone layer. To correct some misleading information from the other answer, the magnetosphere—rather than the atmosphere—protects the planet from the most harmful solar radiation, with the exception of UV light, which is blocked by the ozone layer. The atmosphere does not stop gases from escaping to space; rather, the atmosphere IS the gases.

Jonathan Avila · Answer

undefined Earth's atmosphere sustains life by providing oxygen for respiration, moderating temperature through the greenhouse effect, and shielding the planet from harmful solar radiation. Additionally, atmospheric circulation influences weather patterns and helps distribute heat globally.