Table of Global Climate System Components

Table of Global Climate System Components

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  • Tropopause — The tropopause is in the atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere. Here the air ceases to cool at 56.5°C ( 70°F), and the air becomes almost completely dry.The troposphere is the lowest of the Earth s atmospheric layers and is the… …   Wikipedia

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  • Troposphere — The troposphere is the lowest portion of Earth s atmosphere. It contains approximately 75% of the atmosphere s mass and almost all of its water vapor and aerosols. The average depth of the troposphere is about 11 km (7 miles) in the middle… …   Wikipedia

  • Hydrosphere — A hydrosphere (from Greek ύδωρ hydor , water + σφαίρα sphaira , sphere ) in physical geography describes the collective mass of water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet.Other hydrospheresA thick hydrosphere is thought to exist… …   Wikipedia

  • Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

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