considered as a perfect compound because of its perfect qualities: non-toxic‚ non-flammable‚ non-corrosive‚ and non-reactant. But then‚ scientists started to suspect this perfect compound‚ and later discovered that the compound is being piled up in the troposphere and is destroyed in the stratosphere. It was intriguing to know that once this compound is destroyed‚ it produces chlorine atoms that kill the ozone. And the scary thing I learned too is that CFC lives up 75-100 years‚ takes 25 years to rise in
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as low as -40°C in Siberia!) causes the air above to contract and sink to the ground‚ raising the air pressure and reducing the likelihood of cloud formation 3. Convergence in the Polar Front Jet Stream – The PFJS is found 9 to 12km up in the Troposphere and meanders at different latitudes in waves known as Rossby waves. Here‚ the air moves in balance with lots of forces and is caused by different pressures‚ so moves according the Pressure Gradient Force. However‚ the Coriolis Force deflects the
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weather they do have different definitions. “Climate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate for an extended period” and global warming is an increase in the temperature of the atmosphere near the Earth’s surface and in the troposphere‚ which can contribute to changes in global climate patterns” (http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/basicinfo.html right sidebar). The climate of the earth has made many changes since before written history. From the first recorded ice age about
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The Components Of Earth’s Atmosphere And How Our Climate Is Affected By Volcanic Eruptions Introduction The atmosphere is all that lies between us‚ and the vast and unforgiving conditions of space. It absorbs energy from the sun‚ protects us from radiation‚ supports the cycle of water and other chemicals‚ and interacts with Earth’s magnetic fields to give us a climate capable of supporting life. Without it there would be no water‚ no air‚ no life. So we must protect it. But to protect
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melted particles then adhere to the turbine blades and alter their shape‚ disrupting the operation of the turbine. Large eruptions can affect temperature as ash and droplets of sulfuric acid obscure the sun and cool the Earth’s lower atmosphere or troposphere; however‚ they also absorb heat radiated up from the Earth‚ thereby warming the stratosphere. Historically‚ so-called volcanic winters have caused catastrophic famines.
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As stated in the article‚ smoke from pollutants (e.g. forest fire‚ wood burning‚ and vehicles) when emitted‚ releases acid as it goes up in our atmosphere specifically in the troposphere. This acid is called as Isocyanic acid. This acid is toxic. These could harm human health. These could bring ailment to human; they could experience tissue decay when exposed to the toxic because the acid itself is a toxin from pollutants in the
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variable amount of water vapor‚ on average around 1%‚ while air content and atmospheric pressure varies at different layers‚ air suitable for the survival of terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals is currently only known to be found in Earth’s troposphere and artificial atmospheres. Air is made up of 99% nitrogen‚ oxygen‚ water vapor‚ and inert gases. Nowadays‚ the air we breathe is contaminated with harmful chemicals that bring harmful effects to our body. The air we breathe today is mixed with
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Octane Rating Octane rating is a fuel’s ability to resist detonation and is classified by three main rating types. Octane rating is the measure of how resistant is gasoline and other fuels in the combustion engines to automatic ignition. It is the measure of a fuel’s burning characteristics. It is a standard measure of the performance of a motor or aviation fuel‚ the higher the octane number‚ the more compression the fuel can withstand before detonating. In broad terms‚ fuels with a higher octane
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Associate Level Material Oceans and Atmosphere Worksheet Using the assigned readings for Week Six‚ prepare a 50- to 75-word response to each of the following questions. The Oceans 1. What is the composition of seawater? The salinity of seawater ranges from 3.3 to 3.7%. When seawater evaporates it leaves behind sodium chloride‚ better known as table salt. The other components of seawater are acquired through various methods. One of which is weathering. Chemical weathering of rock releases
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Test 1 question & answers: Question 1 1 out of 1 points Heat is transferred from the Sun-warmed surface of the Earth to the cooler overlying troposphere via Answer Correct Answer: e. All of these are correct. Question 2 The Bowen ratio has a greater value over a ______ surface than over a ______ surface. Answer Selected Answer: b. moist...............dry Correct Answer: a. dry..............moist Question 3 1 out of 1 points Ultimately
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