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Layers of Earth's atmosphere: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
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With visualizations we can see the entire planet from all angles at once. We can see the invisible – such as water vapor in the atmosphere and the way air flows around the world.
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Good air quality is critical for maintaining life on Earth. But what is air quality and why does it change?
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Introduces students in grades K-4 to the study of Earth system science through storybooks and hands-on learning activities.
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Learn more about a field trip to NSF NCAR with our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Earth’s climate is warming due to human activities that increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere - not because of the Sun. The Sun does influence Earth’s climate over longe scales of time, but not enough to account for the rapid warming of recent decades.
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Learn about our atmosphere and create a cool night light.
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