Using the Value of Atmospheric Pressure at Sea Level, 1

Multiple Choice

Using the value of atmospheric pressure at sea level, 1 × 10⁵ Pa, estimate the total mass of the earth's atmosphere above a 5-m² area.

A) 5 × 10⁴ kg
B) 9 × 10² kg
C) 2 × 10^-4 kg
D) 4 × 10^-2 kg
E) 3 × 10⁵ kg