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Composition and Structure of Atmosphere

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Geography

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1. Composition of the Atmosphere

  • The atmosphere is made up of gases, water vapour, and dust particles.
  • 99 per cent of the total mass of the atmosphere is confined to the height of 32 km from the earth's surface.
  • The proportion of gases changes in the higher layers of the atmosphere.
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2. Structure of the Atmosphere

  • The atmosphere has different layers with varying density and temperature.
  • Density is highest near the surface of the earth and decreases with increasing altitude.
  • The atmosphere is divided into five layers depending upon temperature condition: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
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3. Elements of Weather and Climate

  • The main elements of weather and climate are temperature, pressure, winds, humidity, clouds, and precipitation.
  • These elements influence human life on earth.
  • Weather and climate changes occur mainly in the troposphere.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Atmosphere as a life-supporting blanket of gases, water vapour, and dust particles arranged in layers with changing density and temperature

Composition of atmosphereProperties of airVertical distribution of atmospheric massGases in the atmosphereCarbon dioxideWater vapourDust particlesStructure of atmosphere

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