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Earth's atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth and retained by the Earth's gravity. It contains roughly 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, trace amounts of other gases, and water vapor. This mixture of gases is commonly known as air. The atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation and reducing temperature extremes between day and night.
The atmosphere has no abrupt cut-off. It slowly becomes thinner and fades away into space. There is no definite boundary between the atmosphere and outer space. Three-quarters of the atmosphere's mass is within 11 km of the planetary surface. In the United States, persons who travel above an altitude of 50.0 miles (80.5 km) are designated as astronauts. An altitude of 120 km (75 mi or 400,000 ft) marks the boundary where atmospheric effects become noticeable during re-entry. The Karman line, at 100 km (62 mi), is also frequently used as the boundary between atmosphere and space.
Temperature and the atmospheric layers
The temperature of the Earth's atmosphere varies with altitude; the mathematical relationship between temperature and altitude varies between the different atmospheric layers: More on [ Earth's atmosphere ]
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Now on air the last 2 Dangerous show of this year with our special guest DJ Luna. Tune in at http://harder.fear.fm
FearFM (Fear.FM) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:01:33 -0000
Now on air the last 2 Dangerous show of this year with our special guest DJ Luna. Tune in at http://harder.fear.fm
The final Countdown to the Weekend for 09 will air tomorrow at 2p east. Will u be in attendance?
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The final Countdown to the Weekend for 09 will air tomorrow at 2p east. Will u be in attendance?
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Just got to Northstar!!!! I feel so much better just to be near the mountain!!!! Fresh air!!
nessavoigt (Nessa Voigt) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:31:20 -0000
Just got to Northstar!!!! I feel so much better just to be near the mountain!!!! Fresh air!!
@listensto The Submarines - Indie Rock Playlist: November (2008) - Epic Air Voyage
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