The atmosphere is held to the Earth due to:

Gravitational force of Earth

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Gravitational force of Moon

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Gravitational force of Sun

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Rotation of Earth

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The correct option is A
Gravitational force of Earth

The atmosphere is held to the Earth due to gravitational force of Earth. The gases in the atmosphere have a mass and hence Earth attracts them, as a result of which the gases do not escape from Earth.

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