Title: Describe the composition of the atmosphere.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Protecting the Atmosphere

Description should include

- layers of the atmosphere
- gases and components that make up the atmosphere
- increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and particulate aerosol effects on climate.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the most common gases in the atmosphere?
- What are the four layers of the atmosphere?
- What is water vapor’s role in the atmosphere?
- Where is the concentration of gases the densest? What is ozone?
- How do chlorofluorocarbons affect the ozone layer of the Earth?
- How can one protect oneself from ultraviolet rays?
- What human activities cause ozone depletion?

Teacher Resource: Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event (CDE)