CONCEPTUAL INTEGRATED SCIENCE (PEARSON+
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Chapter 26, Problem 2RAT
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The Earth’s atmosphere contains a mixture of gases, solid particles, and liquid droplets. Temperature, pressure, humidity, precipitation, and greenhouse effects are some factors that can change the Earth’s atmosphere.
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