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Principles of Environmental Science
William P. Cunningham, University of Minnesota
Mary Ann Cunningham, Vassar College
Air: Climate and Pollution

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to

I.

summarize the structure and composition of the atmosphere.

II.

explain how jet streams, seasonal winds, and global climate patterns determine local weather.

III.

understand El Niño cycles and the causes of natural climate change.

IV.

debate the hypothesis that human actions are altering the global climate.

V.

describe the major categories and sources of air pollution.

VI.

evaluate the dangers of stratospheric ozone depletion.

VII.

understand how air pollution damages human health, vegetation, and building materials.

VIII.

judge how air quality around the world has improved or degraded, and suggest what we might do about problem areas.








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