Natural Processes

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Decks in this class (14)

1 - Energy in the Atmosphere
Where is most of the air mass,
Why is dry air analysed,
Forms of energy
23  cards
2 - Energy and Circulation in the Atmosphere
Which two forces work in opposite...,
Isopleths,
Isobars
12  cards
3 - Moisture in the Atmosphere
Relative humidity rh,
How will rh change if we heat a b...,
Adiabatic
8  cards
4 - Air Pollution
Main pollutants,
How are pollutants measured,
Normal modelling
15  cards
5 - River Basin Hydrology
Rivers,
Precipitation,
What are the main types of precip...
21  cards
6 - Surface Hydrology
Runoff,
What are the types of runoff,
How is runoff measured
17  cards
7 - Surface Hydrology 2
Groundwater,
Methods groundwater leaves the sa...,
Submarine groundwater discharge
18  cards
8 - Ocean Circulation and Cryosphere
Glaciers,
Why are glaciers blue,
Glacial erosional features
18  cards
L9 - Biodiversity and Biogeography
Ecology,
Autecology,
Synecology
26  cards
L10 - Species Interactions and Community Dynamics
Conditions,
Resources,
Liebig s law of the minimum
26  cards
L11 - Biodiversity theories
Why is biodiversity important,
Genetic diversity,
Species diversity
17  cards
L12 - Intro to Soil Science and Soil Formation
How are soils essential for life,
What are human threats to soil,
Sealing
11  cards
Soil quality
What are soil quality indicators,
Soil ecosystem functions,
List at least 2 processes that le...
12  cards
L13 - Mineral and Organic Components of Soils
What determines mineral compositi...,
Loamy soils,
Coarse sandy soils
30  cards

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