3. How does the atmosphere benefit life on Earth? A. It provides light to Earth
B. It breaks down dead plants and animals.
C. It filters out certain harmful rays from the Sun

C. It filters out certain harmful rays from the Sun

Explanation:

A: the Sun is what provides light to Earth

B: decomposers break down dead plants and animals

So C: It filters out certain harmful rays from the Sun, is correct

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