Question

what does atmosphere mean in this sentence? the atmosphere protects us from the suns harmful rays. atmosphere noun the layer of air surrounding the earth atmosphere noun the mood or feeling in a place

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "atmosphere" in the sentence "The atmosphere protects us from the sun's harmful rays", we analyze the context. The first definition ("the layer of air surrounding the earth") makes sense here because the layer of air around Earth can block harmful solar rays. The second definition (about mood/feeling in a place) is irrelevant to this context as it's about a physical layer protecting from solar rays.

Answer:

atmosphere noun the layer of air surrounding the earth