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Mr. Earth by Fábio Silva
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Mr. Earth by Fábio Silva
HOME
ABOUT ME
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
CLASS REFLECTION
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
EARTH SCIENCES
PROFESSIONAL
More
HOME
ABOUT ME
GOALS AND OUTCOMES
CLASS REFLECTION
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
EARTH SCIENCES
PROFESSIONAL
Atmospheric Circulation
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Coriolis Effect Balloon Activity -
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Atmospheric Circulation Balloon Activity -
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Coriolis Effect and Atmospheric Circulation | National Geographic Society
Weather on Earth is driven by complex patterns of atmospheric circulation, which is itself caused by sunlight and the planet’s rotation.
Atmosphere | National Geographic Society
One of the main components of Earth’s interdependent physical systems is the atmosphere. An atmosphere is made of the layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body. Earth’s atmosphere is composed of about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and one percent other gases. These gases are found in atmospheric layers (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere) defined by unique features such as temperature and pressure. The atmosphere protects life on earth by shielding it from incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation, keeping the planet warm through insulation, and preventing extremes between day and night temperatures. The sun heats layers of the atmosphere causing it to convect driving air movement and weather patterns around the world.
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