Auatmosphere-the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air. Notes: The energy provided by the sun influences global patterns in atmospheric movement by the fact that the sun's energy(which is thermal energy; heat) heats up the air, water, and land which effects the wind in the atmosphere.
1. Protection of water resources. 2. Soils formation and protection. 3. Nutrient storage and recycling. 4. Pollution breakdown and absorption. 5. Contribution to climate stability.
