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    The Atmosphere Is Held in Place By
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The Atmosphere Is Held in Place By

Question 33

Question 33

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The atmosphere is held in place by:


A) an invisible force of ion attraction.
B) gravity.
C) the hydrostatic balance of water vapor and carbon dioxide.
D) compression of the ionosphere by the solar wind.

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