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| Without our atmosphere, there would be no life on Earth. A relatively thin envelope, the atmosphere consists of layers of gases that support life and provide protection from harmful radiation. The illustration shows the temperature changes associated with the various layers of the atmosphere and their altitude from the Earth's surface. | ||||||
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