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Atmospheric Properties.
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- Author(s): Issitt, Micah L.
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Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2024. 3p.
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The atmosphere is a layer of gaseous elements that surrounds the Earth and differentiates the Earth's environment from outer space. The atmosphere retains gases produced by chemical reactions and protects the Earth's surface from both solar and cosmic radiation, enabling life on Earth. The troposphere contains the greatest density of gases in the atmosphere, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects the earth from cosmic radiation.
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