How does the atmosphere benefit earth? a. it creates water. b. it protects earth from the suns harmful rays. c. it protects earth from cold air d. it protects earth from other planets.

The atmosphere helps protect living organism on Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. The atmosphere also helps to sustain life of Earth.

So the best answer for this would be B. It protects earth from the suns harmful rays

the scientific method.