The Aerial World (Classic Reprint): A Popular Account of the Phenomena and Life of the Atmosphere - Couverture souple

Hartwig, Georg

 
9781334303623: The Aerial World (Classic Reprint): A Popular Account of the Phenomena and Life of the Atmosphere

Synopsis

This book explores the nature and composition of the atmosphere surrounding our planet. In the book, the author explains the atmosphere is not a uniform substance, but a mixture of gases with distinct characteristics. The principal gases that compose the atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen, and their relative proportions are crucial for supporting life. The book explains how the atmosphere has been studied throughout history and the groundbreaking discovery of oxygen by Priestley. Moreover, the author discusses various other components of the atmosphere, including ozone, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, and explores the impact of human activities on atmospheric composition. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of the atmosphere for sustaining life on Earth and the need to understand and protect it.

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