The gaseous envelop of the earth which consists of mixture of gases and water vapours is called ______________.
A
Troposphere
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B
Stratosphere
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C
Lithosphere
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D
Atmosphere
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Solution
The correct option is D Atmosphere Earth's atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth and retained by the Earth's gravity. It contains roughly 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen 0.97% argon and carbon dioxide 0.04% trace amounts of other gases, and water vapor. This mixture of gases is commonly known as air.