Why is the atmosphere important to life on earth? Earth Science Atmosphere The Atmosphere 1 Answer Suryin =) Dec 14, 2015 Answer: It blocks harmful waves from the sun. Explanation: It protects living things. Related questions How does the atmosphere on earth compare to the atmosphere of Mars? How does the atmosphere on earth compare to the atmosphere of Venus? Why is nitrogen the largest component of the atmosphere? How did oxygen become such a major component of the current atmosphere? What is the current composition of the atmosphere? How does the atmosphere protect us from ultraviolet rays? How has the composition of the earth's atmosphere changed over time? Why the temperature of the air in the atmosphere hotter in summer than in winter? Why does the atmosphere appear blue? What is the function of the atmosphere? See all questions in The Atmosphere Impact of this question 973 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License
