Topic 2
The Atmosphere
Created by Mr R Baar
Edited by Mr K Whit
,Content of this Topic
Chapter 1: Composition and structure of the atmosphere
Chapter 2: Heating of the atmosphere
Chapter 3: Moisture in the atmosphere
Chapter 4: Reading and interpreting synoptic weather maps
, CHAPTER 1
COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF
THE ATMOSPHERE
UNIT 1: IMPORTANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE
UNIT 2: THE OZONE LAYER – IN THE STRATOSPHERE
, UNIT 1: IMPORTANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE
WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE?
The Atmosphere is the layer of gasses that surround Earth
❖ Nitrogen
❖ Oxygen
❖ Argon
❖ Water Vapor
❖ Carbon Dioxide
The Atmosphere
Created by Mr R Baar
Edited by Mr K Whit
,Content of this Topic
Chapter 1: Composition and structure of the atmosphere
Chapter 2: Heating of the atmosphere
Chapter 3: Moisture in the atmosphere
Chapter 4: Reading and interpreting synoptic weather maps
, CHAPTER 1
COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF
THE ATMOSPHERE
UNIT 1: IMPORTANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE
UNIT 2: THE OZONE LAYER – IN THE STRATOSPHERE
, UNIT 1: IMPORTANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE
WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE?
The Atmosphere is the layer of gasses that surround Earth
❖ Nitrogen
❖ Oxygen
❖ Argon
❖ Water Vapor
❖ Carbon Dioxide
