Atmosphere

Real World Example

Imagine trying to keep your coffee at the perfect temperature while sitting outdoors on a cool morning. Just as you might use a thermos to create a protective barrier between your coffee and the chilly air, the Earth's atmosphere acts as a shield to maintain a stable environment for life by trapping heat and blocking harmful solar radiation. The thermos and the atmosphere both serve as protective layers, preserving the internal conditions—temperature for your coffee and climate stability for the Earth—by controlling the exchange of energy with the outside world.

Real World Example Illustration