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The atmosphere is a layer of gases enveloping the planet & retained by the Earth’s gravity. It contains roughly 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and about 1% other gases, including water vapor. The atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation and reducing temperature extremes between day and night.
