Gaseous envelop surrounding the earth is called

Lithosphere

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Mesophere

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Stratosphere

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Atmosphere

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Solution

The correct option is D Atmosphere
The atmosphere is a gaseous envelope surrounding the earth. It is mostly composed of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide and some other gasses in trace amounts. The atmosphere is held in place by gravity of the earth. Thus the correct answer is option D.

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