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Mention any three functions of the atmosphere.
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Solution
- Air has weight and exerts pressure. Being pressed down it always remains in contact with land and water.
- Due to their physical contact, the exchange of gases between air, land, and water takes place on a continuous basis.
- Soil absorbs oxygen and nitrogen due to this contact. Water vapours in air rise from oceans on account of evaporation.
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