Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric chemistry

A scientific study of the chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and that of other planets.

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Atmospheric chemistry

Sediment

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Particles carried by water or air that are deposited in other areas or elevation are called sediment. Usually associated with water flow, sediment will accumulate at the mouth of a river or stream ...

Coarse mode particles

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Particles that are larger than two micrometres in diameter. They come form sea sprays, volcanoes, crushing or grinding of rocks, wind blown soil, and account for about 95% of the aerosol particles ...

Aerobic respiration

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Organisms utilise oxygen to break down components, derive energy, and generate needed biomolecules. Carbohydrates are cycled into water and carbon dioxide.

Quasi-biennial oscillation

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Periodic variation in the direction, either easterly or westerly, of tropical lower stratospheric winds. The direction changes every 26 months.

Volcanoes

Chemistry; Atmospheric chemistry

Openings in the earth's crust that release molten rock, steam, reduced and oxidised compounds, and ash from within the earth's interior into the atmosphere.