Lecture 1-Nats 101
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Importance of Atmosphere
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Point 1- Offers Protection
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Consider surface temperatures
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Without atmosphere?
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0
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F global average, large diurnal swings
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Similar to the MoonÕs Climate
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With atmosphereÉ
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60
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F global average, moderate diurnal (
day to
night
) swings