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Atmosphere — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 7 · Geography

4 concept maps of Atmosphere for ICSE Class 7 Geography, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 7 Geography syllabus.

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A pie chart showing the percentage composition of major gases in the Earth's atmosphere, primarily Nitrogen, Oxygen, and a small percentage of other gases like Argon and Carbon Dioxide.
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4 Concept Maps

Atmosphere – Chapter Overview Mind Map

Atmosphere – Chapter Overview Mind Map

The map in words

  • Atmosphere
    • Composition
      • Nitrogen 78 percent
      • Oxygen 21 percent
      • Argon 0.93 percent
      • Carbon Dioxide 0.4 percent
      • Water Vapour
      • Trace Gases
    • Five Layers
      • Troposphere
        • 0 to 14 km
        • All weather here
      • Stratosphere
        • 15 to 50 km
        • Ozone Layer
      • Mesosphere
        • 50 to 80 km
        • Shooting Stars
      • Ionosphere
        • 80 to 450 km
        • Radio Waves
      • Exosphere
        • Outermost Layer
        • Hydrogen and Helium
    • Greenhouse Effect
      • Greenhouse Gases
        • CO2
        • Methane
        • Nitrous Oxide
        • CFCs
      • Traps Heat
      • Enhanced by Human Activity
    • Global Warming
      • Ozone Depletion
        • CFCs
        • Fossil Fuels
        • Deforestation
      • Impacts
        • Melting Ice Caps
        • Ocean Acidification
        • Coral Bleaching
        • Species Extinction
    • Solutions
      • Renewable Energy
      • Stop Deforestation
      • Reduce CO2
      • International Treaties
        • Montreal Protocol
        • Kyoto Protocol
        • UNFCCC

Atmospheric Structure and Composition Overview

Atmospheric Structure and Composition Overview

The map in words

  • Earth's Atmosphere
    • Composition
      • Nitrogen 78 percent
      • Oxygen 21 percent
      • Other Gases 1 percent
        • Argon
        • Carbon Dioxide
        • Trace Elements
    • Layers
      • Troposphere
        • Weather phenomena
        • Temperature decreases
      • Stratosphere
        • Ozone layer
        • Temperature stable
      • Mesosphere
        • Meteors burn up
        • High altitude clouds
      • Ionosphere
        • Radio communication
        • Ionization occurs
      • Exosphere
        • Hydrogen and Helium
        • Edge of space
    • Importance
      • Protects from UV rays
      • Provides oxygen
      • Contains water cycle
      • Regulates temperature

Composition of the Atmosphere

Composition of the Atmosphere

The map in words

  • Nitrogen 78%: 78
  • Oxygen 21%: 21
  • Argon 0.93%: 0.93
  • Carbon Dioxide and Others: 0.07

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

The map in words

  • Atmosphere
    • Introduction
    • Composition of the atmosphere
    • Atmospheric pressure
    • Structure of the atmosphere
    • Troposphere
    • Stratosphere
    • Mesosphere
    • Ionosphere or Thermosphere

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Atmosphere for ICSE Class 7 Geography?
Key topics in Atmosphere include Introduction to the Atmosphere, Composition of the Atmosphere, Atmospheric Pressure, Structure of the Atmosphere. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
What do the concept maps for Atmosphere show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Atmosphere connect: Atmosphere – Chapter Overview Mind Map; Atmospheric Structure and Composition Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Atmosphere for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Atmosphere. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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