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.
Why is the atmosphere essential for life?
Why is water essential for life?
How are living organisms dependent on the soil? Are organisms that live in water totally independent of soil as a resource?
You have seen weather reports on television and in newspapers. How do you think we are able to predict the weather?
We know that many human activities lead to increasing levels of pollution of the air, water-bodies and soil. Do you think that isolating these activities to specific and limited areas would help in reducing pollution?
Write a note on how forests influence the quality of our air, soil and water resources.
What are the two things which are essential for all forms of life on the earth?
What is biosphere?
What are the physical components?
What is biotic component?
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