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The blanket of air that surrounds the Earth is called .

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lithosphere
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hydrosphere
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biosphere
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atmosphere
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Solution

The correct option is D atmosphere
The Earth is surrounded by different layers of gases that form a thin blanket, collectively termed as the atmosphere. It is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% of other gases. The blanket of air acts as a shield to the harmful radiations from the sun and traps heat essential to sustain life on Earth.

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