Atmosphere Air to Breathe and Much More

The atmosphere nurtures life on Earth in many important respects. Some of the main ones are as follows  

FIGURE 6.1 The atmosphere is a layer of gas, most of which is concentrated in a very thin region jnst above Earth s surface. It serves as a sonrce of some essential materials protects life on Earth from deadly electromagnetic radiation transports water as part of the hydrologic cycle participates in the carbon, oxygen, and sulfur cycles and is an essential part of natural capital. 

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