This article throws light upon the top five cyclic processes of the atmosphere. The cyclic processes are: 1. The Hydrological Cycle 2. The Oxygen Cycle 3. The Nitrogen Cycle 4. The Carbon Cycle and 5. The Sulphur Cycle. Cyclic Process # 1. The Hydrological Cycle: Figure 2.4 shows a simplified version of the hydrological cycle. Water evaporates from land and [...]
Read this article to learn about the atmospheric pollutants:- 1. Sources of Atmospheric Pollutants and 2. Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants. Sources of Atmospheric Pollutants: Pollutants are emitted to the atmosphere as a result of natural processes as well as due to human activity. The sources of some common pollutant are tabulated in Table 2.2. It should be pointed out here [...]
This article throws light upon the five main zones or regions of atmosphere. The zones are: 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Ionosphere 5. Anthrosphere. Zone of Atmosphere # 1. Troposphere (Tropos Meaning Turning): Troposphere is the region nearest to the earth's surface and extends up to an altitude of 11 km. It is the most important zone for [...]