What prevents the earth's atmosphere from drifting away into space?
Correct answer: A. Gravity
- A. Gravity
- B. Ozone layer
- C. Troposphere
- D. Ecosystem
Explanation
Earth's gravity continually attracts atmospheric gases toward the planet and prevents them from escaping into space. The ozone layer protects against ultraviolet radiation but does not hold the atmosphere down.
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