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What is the name of the protective layer of gases that surrounds the earth and blocks harmful rays from the sun?

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asked Jan 7 in Science by GudrunBoyer (630 points)

What is the name of the protective layer of gases that surrounds the earth and blocks harmful rays from the sun?

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answered Jan 7 by ScarlettPasp (910 points)
selected Jan 24 by curious_george

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the atmosphere

The atmosphere protects living things from the Suns most harmful rays. Gases reflect or absorb the strongest rays of sunlight. Figure below models this role of the atmosphere.

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