3. Blanket of gases which surrounds
Earth
Gases surrounding a star or
planetary body held in place by
gravity
A layer or a set of layers of gases
surrounding a planet or other
material body
4. Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmos),
meaning 'vapour', and σφαῖρα
(sphaira), meaning 'ball' or
'sphere'
5. 78% nitrogen,
21% oxygen,
0.9% argon, and
0.03% carbon dioxide
small percentages water vapor
traces of dust particles,
pollen, plant grains and
other solid particles.
16. contains the air we breathe;
protects life from harmful radiation from
the Sun;
helps keep the planet's heat from the Sun
from escaping back into space;
is a major element of the water cycle;
keeps the climate on Earth moderate
compared to that of other planets.
17. Air pollution occurs when harmful or
excessive quantities of substances are
introduced into Earth's atmosphere.
Sources of air pollution include gases
(such as ammonia, carbon monoxide,
sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane
and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates
(both organic and inorganic), and
biological molecules.
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