Unit 5: The atmosphere and the Environment

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

Arctic animals have evolved to thrive in harsh arctic ecosystems, but the environmental footprint created by climate change is affecting their survival.

Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.

Find out how asteroids, space debris, and cosmic radiation can be dangerous, and how to monitor them and protect ourselves from these space hazards.

If you understand heat transfer, you can make lots of little changes at home to help the environment and your household’s bank account!

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

4 images of some work that a meteorologist might do such as forecasting the weather and analyzing clouds