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6.1 Introduction to the atmosphere

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6.1.1—Atmosphere boundary

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• Between Earth and space • Outer limit of biosphere • Composition and processes support life

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6.1.2—Atmospheric circulation

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• Differential heating creates tricellular model • Redistributes heat from equator to poles

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6.1.3—Greenhouse gases and aerosols

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• Absorb and re-emit infrared radiation • GHGs: water vapour, CO₂, methane, nitrous oxides • Aerosols: black carbon

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6.1.4—Greenhouse effect

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• Keeps Earth warmer than otherwise • Natural process enabling life • Enhanced greenhouse effect: human GHG accumulation → global warming • Climate change: broader range of resulting changes

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