What is the atmosphere?
(2015)

Nonfiction

eBook

Provider: hoopla

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Britannica Digital Learning : Made available through hoopla, 2015
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9781622757862 (electronic bk.) MWT11663747, 1622757866 (electronic bk.) 11663747
LANGUAGE
English
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Earth's life-enabling atmosphere, unique in the known universe, is the topic of this engaging title. Readers will learn about the atmosphere's layers, composition, and evolution. The atmosphere's role in creating weather is explained, with topics such as atmospheric pressure, cloud formation, and precipitation clearly addressed. Readers will also learn about the greenhouse effect, as well as the problematic effects of air pollution. Curious minds will be enthusiastic to discover why the sky is blue and what other planets' atmospheres are like. An information-packed, accessible resource on an important Earth science topic

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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