The part of the atmosphere that contains weather and supports life ________
A) extends about as high above the Earth as the distance from Earth's surface to its center
B) is much shorter than the distance from Earth's surface to its center
C) is the hottest part of the atmosphere
D) consists largely of oxygen
E) consists of a chemical compound called "air"
Answer: B
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