The atmosphere protects the earth’s surface from radiation. a. jupiter’s b. the sun’s c. the moon’s d. saturn’s

Option (B)

Explanation:

The atmosphere is usually defined as the gaseous envelope of the earth. These gases include oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon and some others, which are present in a certain proportion within the atmosphere.

This atmosphere is very thick and is comprised of different layers in which the pressure and temperature keep varying. It protects the earth from the harmful incoming solar radiation that can cause various types of diseases.

The ozone layer is present in the layer of the stratosphere (a layer of earth's atmosphere) which absorbs the harmful UV radiations and protects the lives existing on earth from these radiations.

When the solar energy is incident on earth, some of its energy is reflected back into space and some of its energy is absorbed in the upper atmosphere and some at the earth's surface.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).