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The atmosphere
Students should be able to explain the layers of the atmosphere, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere, as well as identify the main gases present such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor. They should also describe the ozone layer and the natural greenhouse effect.
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CambridgeIGCSEEnvironmental ManagementThe atmosphere and human activities
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- Students should be able to explain the layers of the atmosphere, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere, as well as identify the main gases present such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor. They should also describe the ozone layer and the natural greenhouse effect.
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