Sphere of the Earth — Social Science STD 6 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social ScienceSphere of the Earth2 Marks
Question
In which way, does the atmosphere serve as the 'natural shield' for earth ?
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Answer
Meteors are pulled towards the earth due to its gravitational force. They are burnt due to friction with the atmosphere and destroyed. So the ozone layer saves the earth from harmful $UV$ rays. This way the atmosphere serves as the 'natural shield' to the earth.
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