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atmosphere  

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  • The atmosphere is an envelope of gases surrounding the solid earth. This mixture of gases provides the oxygen we need to live and is responsible for the global diversity of weather phenomena. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Atmosphere]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LDDFZBTN-B

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