Page 71 - The Glory in the Heavens

The Temperature of Earth
The Temperature of Earth
Dear Children, do you know what the average

temperature in space is? -270°C (-455°F)! Such a low

temperature makes life impossible. The average tem-

perature of our Earth is between 15°C and 20°C (60-

70°F). This temperature varies considerably as one

rises to the upper layers of the atmosphere.

For instance, the African continent is a hot region.

What would you say if we asked you, "Can you make a

snowman in Africa?" We already know your answer.

Probably most of you will answer: "In order to make a

snowman you need some snow. Since it is unlikely to
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find snow in such a warm region, there is no chance of

making a snowman." However, you are wrong,
because you can make a snowman in the African con-

tinent at any time you like, even though it is known to
be extremely warm. To do so, you must climb mount

Kilimanjaro, whose peak is the highest point on the

contin from the ground, the temperature decreases.

The temperature falls to nearly -50°C (-58°F) in the

atmospheric layer called the "Stratosphere". Rising fur-

ther, the weather warms up again. Owing to the pro-

tection Allah provides for us, no huge temperature dif-

ferences exist on Earth.