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Bookmark or Share- Atmosphere | Definition, Layers, & Facts | Britannicaatmosphere, the gas and aerosol envelope that extends from the ocean, land, and ice -covered surface of a planet outward into space. The density of the atmosphere decreases outward, because the gravitational attraction of the planet, which pulls the gases and aerosols (microscopic suspended particles of dust, soot, smoke, or chemicals) inward ...
- Atmosphere of Earth - WikipediaThe atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases, known collectively as air, retained by Earth's gravity that surrounds the planet and forms its planetary atmosphere.
- Atmosphere - National Geographic Societymesosphere. noun. region in Earth's atmosphere between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, about 50-80 kilometers (31-50 miles) above the Earth's surface. meteor. noun. rocky debris from space that enters Earth's atmosphere. Also called a shooting star or falling star. ozone layer. noun.
- Atmosphere - WikipediaAn atmosphere (from Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmós) 'vapour, steam', and σφαῖρα (sphaîra) 'sphere') [1] is a layer of gasses that envelop an astronomical object, held in place by the gravity of the object. A planet retains an atmosphere when the gravity is great and the temperature of the atmosphere is low.
- Atmospheric Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. a. : of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere. atmospheric dust. b. : resembling the atmosphere : airy. 2. : having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere. an atmospheric inn. also : marked by an emphasis on impression or tone. atmospherically. ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-i-k (ə-)lē. -ˈsfer- adverb.
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