GPH 210 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Atmospheric Circulation, Thermosphere, Trade Winds
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Study guide for chapters 8 & 9 & 10 & water issues (exam 3) Protects earth from uv radiation, allows visible light and some infrared to penetrate. Exosphere has no clear boundary w/ space, the outer layer: know the basics of the global atmospheric circulation system. Circulates different temperatures in order to balance out the temperature of the earth"s surface. Pollution trapped under a lid of warm air. Air circulates closer to surface area, and disperses pollutants. Metropolitan area which is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas. Dome of air that surrounds a city created from the urban heat island effect that traps pollutants like particulate matter: clean air act. Relating to the reduction of smog and pollution. More vehicles today, high use of leaded gas. Top 5- beijing, calcutta, shanghai, tehran, and mexico city: sources of indoor pollution. Poor indoor air quality which causes many syndromes of feeling sick.
