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Chapter 17 The Atmosphere Composition of the Atmosphere 78% - Nitrogen 21% - Oxygen 1% - Argon, CO 2, etc.
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Water Cycle Evaporation & transpiration Condensation precipitation Water is neither created nor destroyed
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Photosynthesis Respiration Plants! Take in CO 2, Water and sunlight to release O 2 Mammals!Take in O 2, water and food to release CO 2
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17.2 Movement of Heat in the Atmosphere Conduction Convection Radiation Direct contact Currents Transfer of heat through visible light (SUN!!!)
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TemperatureThe measure of HEAT in the atmosphere
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Structure of the Atmosphere Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere CFC’s are chlorofluorocarbons that EAT ozone! Where all weather occurs; where we live O 3 ….Ozone layer (protects us from UV light) CFC’s destroy Ozone! 3 rd layer Magnetic field (ionosphere) – Auroras!
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