Earth's Atmosphere Is a (Seemingly) Enormous Blanket Roughly 250 Km

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Earth's atmosphere is a (seemingly) enormous blanket roughly 250 km thick.What percentage of Earth's radius, which is 6,400 km, does this represent? How does it compare to the average depth of the oceans, which is 3 km?

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Definitions:

Chemical Weathering

Chemical reactions that affect a rock or other material by breaking down minerals and removing soluble material from the rock.

Physical Weathering

The physical breaking or disintegration of rocks when exposed to the environment.

Sedimentary Environments

Areas where sediment is deposited on the Earth's surface, including lakes, rivers, deserts, and marine settings, each of which leaves distinct geological records.

Topography

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including its relief, and any landforms and bodies of water.