Question

Atmosphere plays a huge role in climate control because

• A. During the day it prevents a sudden increase in the temperature of the earth and prevents the heat from escaping to outer space during night.
• B. It maintains the average temperature of the earth steady.
• C. It is a protective layer that safeguards the earth from the harsh conditions of the solar system.
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

The atmosphere prevents the sudden increase in temperature during the daylight hours. And during the night, it slows down the escape of heat into outer space. The atmosphere keeps the average temperature of the Earth fairly steady during the day and even during the course of the whole year.