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An envelope of air surrounding the Earth is called __________


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Atmosphere:

  1. Earth is covered by a layer of air that extends to several hundred kilometers.
  2. The atmosphere is denser near the surface of the earth and gradually becomes thinner as we move away from the surface of the earth.
  3. The atmosphere is composed of several layers of gases that surround the earth.
  4. It consists of gases like carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and helium, along with some dirt and dust.

Final answer: An envelope of air surrounding the Earth is called the atmosphere.


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