Question
How does the atmosphere act as a blanket?
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Answer
The atmosphere acts as a blanket by performing the following functions:
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It keeps the average temperature of the Earth fairly constant during day time and even during the course of whole years.
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It prevents a sudden increase in the temperature during day time.
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It slows down the escape of heat from the surface of the Earth into outer space during night time.
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