atmosphere

Everyday

1. The atmosphere is the layer of gases (air) around the Earth or another planet. tree →
2. The atmosphere of a place or event is the mood or feeling it has: a happy, scary or calm atmosphere. tree →
3. The air in a room or place: «a smoky atmosphere». tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons the Earth's atmosphere contains mostly nitrogen and oxygen, protects us from the Sun's harmful rays, burns up small meteors, and holds the weather. Mars has a thin atmosphere; the Moon has almost none. In writing lessons, authors build atmosphere with description (dark, silent, creaking). Phrases: «Earth's atmosphere», «enter the atmosphere», «a friendly atmosphere», «create an atmosphere».

Examples

• The Earth's atmosphere is made mostly of nitrogen. tree →
• Meteors burn up when they enter the atmosphere. tree →
• There is no breathable atmosphere on the Moon. tree →
• Clouds and weather happen in the lower atmosphere. tree →
• The party had a happy atmosphere. tree →
• The old house had a spooky atmosphere. tree →
• Use describing words to create atmosphere in your story. tree →
• The atmosphere in the classroom was calm during the test. tree →
• The sun now set: the atmosphere glowed like fire. tree →

Note

Spelling: atmoSPHERE (like «sphere»). Adjective: atmospheric. Science myth: the atmosphere does not end with a sharp edge; it gets thinner and thinner as you go up. Space begins about 100 km up.

In Jewish tradition

In science lessons the Earth's atmosphere contains mostly nitrogen and oxygen, protects us from the Sun's harmful rays, burns up small meteors, and holds the weather. Mars has a thin atmosphere; the Moon has almost none. In writing lessons, authors build atmosphere with description (dark, silent, creaking). Phrases: «Earth's atmosphere», «enter the atmosphere», «a friendly atmosphere», «create an atmosphere».

Note

Spelling: atmoSPHERE (like «sphere»). Adjective: atmospheric. Science myth: the atmosphere does not end with a sharp edge; it gets thinner and thinner as you go up. Space begins about 100 km up.