Select all of the answers that apply. which of the following are ways the atmosphere supports life? contains trace gases blocks harmful uv rays transports and distributes heat cycles essential elements: c, o, and n

 Blocks harmful UV rays transports and distributes heat cycles essential elements: C, O, and N

Explanation:

The atmosphere is the integral part of the earth this typically includes gases which are necessary for sustaining lives on earth. The earth atmosphere forms a protective blanket around the inner earth which prevents the entry of majority of UV rays directly coming from the sun, This way atmosphere plays an important role in protecting the living beings from carcinogenic UV rays. It distributes the heat coming from the sunlight also it reflect back the absorb heat energy to the space acquired from the sun so as to maintain the balance of heat on planet earth.

It essentially plays an important role in circulation of essential gaseous elements like carbon, oxygen and nitrogen as these are required by the plants to conduct photosynthesis, respiration and protein synthesis respectively. Majorly all other life forms on earth are dependent on plants for food requirements therefore this cycling is beneficial for sustaining their lives too.

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.