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Chapter15

Chapter15. The Atmosphere. 15-1 Characteristics of the Atmosphere. Atmosphere A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth Composition Contains gases, solids, and liquids Solids Dust, ash, salt, and smoke Liquid Water. 15-1 Characteristics of the Atmosphere. Atmosphere Composition Gas

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Weather Part 1

Weather Part 1. Solar Energy as Radiation. Figure 1.1. Nearly 150 million kilometers separate the sun and earth, yet solar radiation drives earth's weather. Weather and Climate. Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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The Atmosphere

The Atmosphere. The earth is surrounded by an envelope of gases known as the atmosphere. Nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are all parts of this mixture. Gases can be added and removed from the atmosphere. Plants take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen

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Atmosphere

Atmosphere. 1) The sun is the major source of energy for all natural events on Earth. 2) The sun is the major source of energy for phenomena on the Earth's surface, including winds, ocean currents, and waves.

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Atmosphere

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Layers of the Atmosphere

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Characteristics of the Atmosphere

Characteristics of the Atmosphere. ATMOSPHERE is mixture of gases that surround the Earth. About 99% of the atmosphere is composed of nitrogen and oxygen. Nitrogen 78% and Oxygen 21%

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The Earth as a Planet

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Characteristics of the Atmosphere

Characteristics of the Atmosphere. Pgs. 4 -9. What is the Atmosphere?. The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth. It contains oxygen for us to breath. It protects us from harmful UV rays. Composition of the Atmosphere. Nitrogen = 78% Oxygen = 21%

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Composition of the Atmosphere

Composition of the Atmosphere. A mixture of chemical elements and compounds: Nitrogen (N 2 ) ~ 78% Oxygen (O 2 ) ~ 21% Other gases ~ 1%. Layers of the Atmosphere. Thermosphere - the atmospheric layer above the mesosphere.

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The Atmosphere

The Atmosphere. Chapter 15 Section1. Composition of the Atmosphere. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere that we breathe is Nitrogen 78% Nitrogen The second most abundant gas in the atmosphere is Oxygen 21% Oxygen The remaining gases amount to less than 1% of the atmosphere

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