The "living zone" in the atmosphere extends from Earth's surface to an altitude of approximately ________ kilometers.
A) 5
B) 50
C) 500
D) 5,000
E) 50,000

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The "living zone" in the atmosphere, where the vast majority of Earth's organisms can survive, extends up to approximately 5 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Beyond this altitude, the air becomes too thin to support human and most animal life without assistance.

The "Living Zone" in the Atmosphere Extends from Earth's Surface