The Atmosphere
What is the atmosphere? It's the envelope of gases that surround the planet, (A thin layer of gases on Earth's surface.) Here are just a few facts about our atmosphere...
- The atmosphere is made up of a mixture of atoms and molecules of different kinds.
- Earth's atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% of other gases.
- The atmosphere makes Earth suitable for living things by containing oxygen we need to live, changing constantly due to living things, and protects living things from dangerous radiation, meteroids, and rocks from outer space.
By clicking on the buttons to the left, you can learn about layers of the atmosphere or clouds in the atmosphere. To the right, there are different atmosphere games to play. Click on any one you would like to get started!!! |