Earth's atmosphere ________

A) extends upward for 5,000 km above Earth's surface
B) technically stops at 1 m above the surface
C) penetrates Earth's surface
D) is much denser in the stratosphere than in the troposphere
E) is denser than ocean water


Answer: C

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