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The pressure of the earth's atmosphere at sea level is due to the

A. heating of the atmosphere by the sun

B. fact that most living things constantly breathe air

C. evaporation of water from the seas and oceans

D. gravitational attraction of the earth for the atmosphere

Answer: Option D


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