6.1 Introduction to the Atmosphere

The atmosphere can be viewed as a system that has, as with most systems, inputs, outputs, storages and flows. The dynamic, changing nature of the atmosphere influences all ecosystems on Earth.

Lessons

1The atmosphere as a dynamic system
2The atmosphere and climate
Chapter Workbook
Vocabulary Sheet

Practicals
  • (None for this chapter)

Full PSOW here.

Essay Task

“Describe the greenhouse effect and explain its importance to life on Earth.” [9 marks]

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The essay should marked using the Paper 2, Section B essay markbands.

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Google Docs Version

Google Docs 6.1 essay

Open the link and make a copy to your own drive. The doc can easily be shared as an “Assignment” on Google Classroom.

A markbands rubric designed for Google Classroom is available here.