Atmosphere

Imagine trying to keep your house warm during a chilly winter's day. Just like how your home's walls and roof trap warmth inside, the Earth's atmosphere acts as an insulating blanket, keeping our planet at a stable temperature. The layers of gases surrounding the Earth, much like the layers of insulation in your home, prevent essential heat from escaping into space, ensuring a livable environment for all life forms.
Practice Version

Atmosphere: The layer of gases that surround the Earth. Atmosphere. The atmosphere is a blanket of air that protects the Earth and supports life by regulating temperature and providing oxygen.