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6.1 The Atmosphere as a System - Review

This activity is a review of the concepts around thinking about the atmosphere as a system. It provides an opportunity to use systems thinking.

The answers can be found here  The Atmosphere as a System - Review Answers  and released to the students by the teacher when ready.

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Student Task

Read the introduction to the atmosphere  6.1 The Atmosphere as a System and check your understanding with these questions. 

  1. Draw a system diagram representing the earth's atmosphere. Show inputs, outputs and what is present inside the system (stores). Use a different colour to represent flows which are largely effected by human activity.
  1. List the layers of the atmosphere from nearest the Earth's surface outwards.
  1. Identify the gases present in the atmosphere.
  1. In which layer of the atmosphere do you find "bad ozone" and which layer do you find "good ozone"?
  1. Why is the greenhouse effect important?
  1. Outline a negative feedback loop involving climate and albedo.
  1. Outline a positive feedback loop involving climate and albedo.

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