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Geography course with mapping extras
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Module 3
The Atmosphere: Composition and Energy Balance
1
Atmospheric Layers and Composition
Describe the composition and vertical structure (layers) of the atmosphere.
2
Solar and Terrestrial Radiation Processes
Explain the processes of solar radiation (insolation) and terrestrial radiation.
3
Earth's Heat Budget: Global Variations
Define the Earth's heat budget and explain its global variation.
4
Atmospheric Heating: Conduction, Convection, and Advection
Describe atmospheric heating processes: conduction, convection, and advection.
Global Temperature Patterns
Analyze factors affecting the spatial distribution of temperature on Earth's surface.
6
Reading Isotherms: Understanding Temperature Maps
Interpret temperature distribution patterns using isotherms on a map.
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Foundations of Cartography: Reading and Interpreting Maps
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Atmospheric Dynamics: Pressure and Wind Systems