Question

Howdoes the atmosphere act as a blanket?

Answer 1

The atmosphere acts as a blanket by performing thefollowing functions:

(a) It keeps the average temperature of the Earthfairly constant during day time and even during the course of wholeyear.

(b) Itprevents a sudden increase in the temperature during day time.

(c) It slows down the escape of heat from thesurface of the Earth into outer space during night time.