The Breath Of Life: Air
Chapter Name : Natural Resources |
Sub Topic Code : 103_09_14_02_01 |
Topic Name : The Breath Of Life: Air |
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Sub Topic Name : The Role Of The Atmosphere In Climate Control |
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Introduction
Atmosphere covers the earth like a blanket and helps in controlling the climate on the earth.
Pre-Requisites:
Atmosphere and its components.
Activity:
The above example and how does soil effect the temperature of the water.
Real Life Question:
Atmosphere is necessary for survival of life. What will be the condition when atmosphere is not present on the earth?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| During day | Keeps the average temperature of the earth fairly steady during the day and prevents sudden increase in the temperature. |
| During night | It slows down the escape of the heat into outer space. |
| Moon | No presence of atmosphere. Temperature ranges from –190º C to 110º C. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Take a beaker full of water and another beaker with soil and put thermometers in this beaker. | Place both these beakers in morning and evening. Record their temperatures during both the morning and night. This will explain how temperature is regulated by atmosphere during day and night. |
Real life uses :
Without the presence of atmosphere, life is impossible on the earth.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
Atmosphere controls the climate on the earth by controlling the temperatures during day and night.
What you learn in Practice:
How atmosphere controls the climate on the earth.