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The Atmosphere
The Atmosphere
Review and Resources
Use the links below to review and assess your learning. Start with
the "Important Terms and Concepts" to ensure you know the terminology
related to the topic of the chapter and concepts discussed.
Move on to the "Review Questions" to answer critical thinking
questions about concepts and processes discussed in the chapter. Finally,
test your overall understanding by taking the
"Self-assessment quiz".
Use these resources to further explore the world of
geography
"The
Precious Envelope" (Annenberg/CPB)
The World of Chemistry video series "The Earth's atmosphere is examined through
theories of chemical evolution; ozone depletion and the greenhouse
effect are explained. (Material is somewhat dated but still useful.)
Go to the
The World of Chemistry site and scroll to
"The
Precious Envelope". One-time free registration may be required. 
"Monitoring
Pollution" (NPR) July 2004 Living on Earth report about the
under reporting of toxic emissions by the US Environmental Pollution
Agency.
Ozone
Layer (NPR May, 2000)
"The
Ozone We Breathe" NASA Earth Observatory
Ultra-Violet
radiation: Effect on Life (NASA)
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