Atmosphere (S02E19)
S02E19
Earth is enveloped by a delicate layer known as the atmosphere, which is remarkably thin in relation to the planet's size. Composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, along with traces of water vapor, argon, carbon dioxide, xenon, neon, helium, and sulfur, this gaseous blanket serves multiple vital functions. It shields the planet from harmful ultraviolet rays and incinerates many meteors before they reach the surface. Additionally, the atmosphere retains heat, ensuring a comfortable climate, while clouds form within it, providing essential rainfall that sustains life on Earth.
Show
Beast Tamer
Episode
S02E19
Air Date
Dec 03, 1994
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
Magnetism
S02E02
Wind
S02E03
Blood & Circulation
S02E04
Chemical Reactions
S02E05
Static Electricity
S02E06
Food Web
S02E07
Light Optics
S02E08
Bones & Muscles
S02E09
Oceanography
S02E10
Heat
S02E11
Insects
S02E12
Balance
S02E13
The Sun
S02E14
Brain
S02E15
Forests
S02E16
Communication
S02E17
Momentum
S02E18
Reptiles
S02E19
Atmosphere
S02E20
Respiration