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not created the atmosphere, it would be impossible to
live on Earth." Or, he would think to himself, "Allah is
Exalted in power. If our Lord did not protect our
Earth, giant meteors would strike Earth and destroy it
completely." You can reflect on all the information you
learn in a similar way. This is also a way to show your
gratitude to Allah.
The Atmosphere's Suitability for Life
The Atmosphere's Suitability for Life
Earth's atmosphere is equipped with all kinds of
features essential for life. Now, let's describe the spe-
cial structure of our atmosphere.
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Earth's atmosphere consists of 77 percent nitro-
gen, 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent carbon dioxide,
argon and other gases. Let us first examine oxygen.
Oxygen is essential for life, since the ener-
gy needed for living beings is obtained
through chemical processes most of which
take place through oxygen. That is why we
always need oxygen, and breathe to meet
our need for oxygen.
The level of oxygen in the atmosphere is just right
for life. If this ratio were 22 percent instead of 21 per-
cent, just one flash of lightning would be enough to
