The Atmosphere And Its Relation To The Crust And Hydrosphere
http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/geol423/topic_2.htm

Scott Wood, University of Idaho


This site provides an illustrated lecture from a geochemistry course offered by Dr. Scott Wood at the University of Idaho. Topics include a review of the structure and formation of the Earth's crust, atmosphere, and hydrological cycle, and the composition of the atmosphere. Additional topics covered are the concept of residence time, geological and biological sources of components in the atmosphere, acid-base theory, Henry's law and the solubility of gases in water, primary and secondary air pollution, acid rain and how to carry out calculations of the pH of solutions containing acids, among others. The lecture presentation may be downloaded as a PDF document or a PowerPoint presentation. Reading and homework assignments, with answers, are also provided.

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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Acid/Base Reactions, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Hydrology
Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities:Problem Set
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Geochemistry Applications: Environmental Geochemistry, Atmospheric Geochemistry
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water