Concept information
Preferred term
terrestrial atmosphere
Definition
- The atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases, known collectively as air, retained by Earth's gravity that surrounds the planet and forms its planetary atmosphere. The atmosphere of Earth creates pressure, absorbs most meteoroids and ultraviolet solar radiation, warms the surface through heat retention (greenhouse effect), and reduces temperature extremes between day and night (the diurnal temperature variation), maintaining conditions allowing life and liquid water to exist on the Earth's surface. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Earth)
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- atmosphere of Earth
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-7HD75SCF-3
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