Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the atmosphere?
A) It contains water vapor.
B) It is poorly mixed in the heterosphere.
C) It is not readily compressed.
D) It is very well mixed near the Earth's surface.
E) It has clouds which float in it.

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The atmosphere is readily compressed, which is a fundamental characteristic of gases, including those that make up the Earth's atmosphere. This property allows the atmosphere to adjust its volume in response to changes in pressure.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Atmosphere