Composition of the Atmosphere
Atmosphere is a mixture of gases, water vapour and
dust particles in different proportions. Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%) are
permanent gases of the atmosphere. They constitute 99% of the total composition
and their percentages always remain the same without any change. The remaining
one percentage is occupied by Argon (0.93%), Carbon-di-oxide, (0.03%), Neon
(0.0018%), Helium (0.0005%), Ozone (0.00006%) and Hydrogen (0.00005%). Krypton,
Xenon and Methane are also present in trace. Water vapour (0 - 0.4%) is also
found in the atmosphere, which plays an important role in predicting weather
phenomenon. The other solid particles present in the atmosphere includes dust
particles, salt particles, pollen grains, smoke, soot, volcanic ashes etc.,.
Oxygen is most important for living organisms. CO2
absorbs heat and keeps the atmosphere warm by insulation and radiation.
Nitrogen acts as a diluent and is chemically inactive. Ozone helps in
protecting the earth from radiation. The solid particles in the atmosphere acts
as nuclei on which water vapour condense to form precipitation.
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