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Chapter 11, Problem 17E
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The effect of the absence of atmosphere on Earth is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
The Earth is surrounded by a layer of gases called the atmosphere.
The atmosphere protects the Earth from the Sun’s radiations.
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