earth’s atmosphere composition and natural cycles
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Characteristics of the Atmosphere Becomes thinner as altitude increases Density decreases as altitude increases The weight of the atmosphere is closer to Earths surfaceTRANSCRIPT
Earth’s Atmosphere
Composition and Natural Cycles
Atmosphere makes life possible:
Living things use gasesKeeps earth warm. i.e Global WarmingProtects life
Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Becomes thinner as altitude increasesDensity decreases as altitude increasesThe weight of the atmosphere is closer to Earths surface
Materials in the AirMost materials are gasesDust, saltwater, and vapors are present in the airNitrogen 78%
Oxygen 21% other gases 1%
Construct a Pie Graph
Shade in the three gases found in our atmosphere with your colored pencils. Each gas should be represented with different colors
Gases in the atmosphere
NITROGENOXYGENOTHER GASES
ClassworkUse pg 12A-13AWrite 2-3 facts about each cycle to reference each picture.No additional time will be given to complete the assignment, so you must work hard!!
ReflectionWrite a summary about what you have learned about todays lesson. Please complete on the bottom of SIN pg 3. It will be included on the notebook check.