ENVIRSC 1A03 Study Guide - Jet Stream, Lightning, Polar Front
9 Dec 2013
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Water vapor is at the center of the atmosphere. Dark grey areas on water vapor scale means its relatively dry compared to lighter areas. Higher co2 ppm per million molecules in the atmosphere rapid increase since industrial revolution atmospheric aerosols influence air temperature, play a role in cloud formation, are generated by human activities and natural processes, include sea salt crystals. We find ozone at ground level cause of cars" fumes found in smog. Questions: the thermosphere has extremely high temperature, but a person exposed to it would rapidly freeze. Air is denser near the earth"s surface atmospheric pressure is force exerted by air molecules per unit area. Air at a higher altitude less dense -> less oxygen. Altitudes above 3000 meters can cause mountain sickness. Pressurized cans of shaving cream say not to expose to excessive heat. What might happen if it is and will this potential problem last throughout the product life.
