Mention any three functions of the atmosphere.

1.	Mention any three functions of the atmosphere.
Answer» 1. Air has weight and exerts pressure. Being pressed down it always remains in contact with land and water. 2. Due to their physical contact, exchange of gases between air, land and water takes place on a continuous basis. 3. Soil absorbs oxygen and nitrogen due to this contact. Water vapours in air rise from oceans on account of evaporation.

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1. Air has weight and exerts pressure. Being pressed down it always remains in contact with land and water.

2. Due to their physical contact, exchange of gases between air, land and water takes place on a continuous basis.

3. Soil absorbs oxygen and nitrogen due to this contact. Water vapours in air rise from oceans on account of evaporation.

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