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Atmospheric Thermal Structure and Composition

The atmospheric chemistry modifies raw materials and returns by-products to the surface. The interplay of the atmosphere and geology on Earth, for example through carbon cycling and plate tectonics, plays an influential role in determining the overall climate.

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