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The atmosphere is held to the Earth due to:


Options:
A .   Gravitational force of Earth
B .   Gravitational force of Moon
C .   Gravitational force of Sun
D .   Rotation of Earth
Answer: Option A
:
A

The atmosphere is held to the Earth due to gravitational force of Earth. The gases in the atmosphere have a mass and hence Earth attracts them, as a result of which the gases do not escape from Earth.



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