The atmosphere can be studied using three basic criteria: composition, temperature, and function. Discuss these three classifications, giving relevant details for each
What will be an ideal response?
composition: homosphere and heterosphere; temperature: thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere; and function: ionosphere and ozonosphere. Students should provide relevant information about each.
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A) essentially parallel to its stream channel B) an erosional feature C) a depositional feature D) both a depositional feature and essentially parallel to its stream channel
True or False: Batholiths are larger than stocks
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The Kyoto Protocol was ratified by 130 countries in 2004 and became international law in 2005. What is the goal of the Kyoto protocol?
A) reduction of emissions from scrubbers used in industrial plants B) reduction of chlorofluorocarbon emissions C) reduction of greenhouse gas emissions D) reduction of air pollutants from nuclear power plants E) reduction of emissions of nitrous oxide to control acid rain
The ____________________ temperature is the temperature to which air would have to be cooled (with no change in air pressure or moisture content) for saturation to occur
Fill in the blank with correct word.