Chapter: Atmosphere and Climate Change

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1. 1

   The Atmosphere: Composition And Structure

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   The atmosphere, composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, consists of several...

2. 1.1

   Composition Of The Atmosphere

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   The atmosphere comprises various gases, with nitrogen and oxygen being the...

3. 1.2

   Layers Of The Atmosphere

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   This section outlines the five layers of the atmosphere, detailing their...

4. 2

   Energy Balance And The Greenhouse Effect

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   This section discusses how solar radiation and Earth's radiation contribute...

5. 2.1

   Solar Radiation

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   This section explains the process of solar radiation reaching Earth and its...

6. 2.2

   Earth's Radiation

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   Earth's Radiation refers to the longwave infrared radiation emitted by the...

7. 2.3

   Greenhouse Effect

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   The greenhouse effect is a natural process that maintains Earth's...

8. 3

   Greenhouse Gases And Their Sources

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   This section discusses various greenhouse gases and their sources,...

9. 4

   Climate Vs Weather

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   This section distinguishes between weather and climate, highlighting their...

10. 5

    Causes Of Climate Change

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    Climate change is driven by both natural and human-induced causes that...

11. 5.1

    Natural Causes

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    Natural causes of climate change include volcanic eruptions, solar activity...

12. 5.2

    Human-Induced Causes

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    Human activities have significantly contributed to climate change through...

13. 6

    Effects Of Climate Change

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    Climate change has profound environmental, social, and economic impacts,...

14. 6.1

    Environmental Impacts

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    This section discusses the various environmental impacts of climate change,...

15. 6.2

    Social And Economic Impacts

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    This section discusses the social and economic repercussions of climate...

16. 7

    Climate Mitigation And Adaptation

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    This section covers strategies for mitigating climate change and adapting to...

17. 7.1

    Mitigation Strategies

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    This section discusses various strategies to mitigate climate change,...

18. 7.2

    Adaptation Strategies

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    Adaptation strategies aim to prepare and adjust to the impacts of climate...

19. 8

    International Agreements And Initiatives

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    This section highlights key international agreements aimed at combating...

20. 8.1

    Unfccc – United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change

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    The UNFCCC serves as a pivotal framework for global efforts to combat climate change.

21. 8.2

    Kyoto Protocol (1997)

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    The Kyoto Protocol established legally binding commitments for developed...

22. 8.3

    Paris Agreement (2015)

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    The Paris Agreement is a global covenant aimed at limiting global warming to...

23. 9

    Climate Science And Data

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    This section highlights key concepts of climate science, focusing on the...

24. 10

    Summary

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    The Earth's atmosphere is crucial for climate regulation, but human...

25. 11

    Review Questions

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    The Review Questions section assesses students' understanding of key...