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What is the ratio of N2 to O2 at an altitude equal to 3 scale heights above the surface, z = 3 H? A.0.2 B.0.05 C.3.7 D.Not enough information provided

What is the ratio of N2 to O2 at an altitude equal to 3 scale heights above the surface, z = 3 H? A.0.2 B.0.05 C.3.7 D.Not enough information provided

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Now consider Earth's neutral atmosphere... At the surface, the ratio of the concentration of N2 to O2 is 3.7.  The neutral gas scale height near the surface of the Earth is approximately H = 7 km. 

What is the ratio of N2 to O2 at an altitude equal to 3 scale heights above the surface, z = 3 H?

A.0.2

B.0.05

C.3.7

D.Not enough information provided

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Step 1: Introduce about the Earth's atmosphere

The covering of gases around the Earth's surface is called the atmosphere. It contains various gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, methane etc. that are held by gravity.

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