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Earth Science - Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere

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Overview

Explore the composition and structure of Earth's atmosphere in this 31-minute lecture. Delve into topics such as the electromagnetic spectrum, weather and climate distinctions, atmospheric elements, and the layers of the atmosphere including the troposphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. Examine the roles of carbon dioxide, water vapor, aerosols, and ozone in atmospheric processes. Investigate pressure and temperature changes throughout the atmosphere's layers. Gain insights into the ozone hole phenomenon through a supplementary video resource. Learn about the volume and composition of clean, dry air to enhance your understanding of Earth's atmospheric system.

Syllabus

Intro
THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
WEATHER VS. CLIMATE EXAMPLE
THE ELEMENTS
COMPOSITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO)
WATER VAPOR
AEROSOLS
OZONE (0)
PRESSURE CHANGES
TEMPERATURE CHANGES
THE TROPOSPHERE
THE MESOSPHERE
THE THERMOSPHERE
volume, of clean, dry air.

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