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Explain the characteristic features of Atmosphere.

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Atmosphere has certain characteristics features. They are

  • Atmosphere is the second layer of the earth. 
  • Like lithosphere and hydrosphere, the atmosphere also is an integral part of the planet. 
  • Atmosphere is a gaseous layer extending upto a height of about 960 kms., but it has no distinct outer limit. 
  • It is attached to the earth’s surface by gravitational force. 
  • The atmosphere is denser near the earth’s surface, and becomes thinner away from the earth’s surface.


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