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Face the Trace Gas

Provided by: Paleontological Research Institution |Published on: May 24, 2022
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  • In this video, students will learn how to calculate the number of carbon dioxide molecules contained in one liter of air. 
  • The video explains that carbon dioxide is considered to be a trace gas, but it is prevalent enough to absorb a dangerous amount of infrared energy. 
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Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
Authors: Paleontological Research Institution
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Paleontological Research Institution
Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is a national leader in Earth systems science education. They strive to help make sense of the present and potential future climate change, while also increasing understanding of global change in Earth’s past. Their programs focus on systems thinking, understanding scale and learning in your own backyard.

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