Chapter 17: The Atmosphere - Structure and Temperature

Section 17.1:  Atmospheric Characteristics (Pages 476-482)

Section 17.2:  Heating the Atmosphere (Pages 483-487)

Section 17.3:  Temperature Controls (Pages 488-493)

Labs:

1. Worksheet:  Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere
2. Lab 17-1:  Heat Transfer by Convection & Conduction
3. Lab 17-2:  Absorption and Radiation of Energy
4. Lab 17-3:  Absorption and Radiation by Land and Water
5. The Seasons

Online Resources:

Variations in Temperature 

Chapter 17 Quiz