Exploring Earth’s Atmosphere: Layers, Variables, and Phenomena

Earth’s Atmosphere

Atmospheric Layers

The atmosphere extends up to 1000 km from Earth’s surface and is divided into five layers:

  • Troposphere: Extends approximately 13 km in altitude, with varying thickness (16 km at the equator, 7.8 km at the poles). Contains water vapor and is where most weather phenomena occur. Temperature decreases 6.5°C per 1000 m. The tropopause marks the transition to the stratosphere and is associated with the jet stream.
  • Stratosphere: Extends from 13 km to 50 km in altitude.
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Construction & Demolition Waste: Definitions & Management

Construction & Demolition Waste

Definitions and Categories

According to Law 10/1998 on waste, waste is defined as any substance or object belonging to categories listed in the Act’s annex and discarded or intended for discard by the holder. The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) provides further categorization.

Waste Categories (Law 10/1998):

  • Q1: Production or consumption not specified below.
  • Q2: Substandard products.
  • Q3: Expired products.
  • Q4: Accidentally spilled or contaminated materials.
  • Q5: Materials
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Construction and Demolition Waste: Definitions, Categories, and Management

DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (RCD)

According to Law 10/1998 on waste, waste is any substance or object belonging to any of the categories listed in the annex of the Act, which the holder discards or has the intention or obligation to discard. In any case, this consideration will include those contained in the European Waste Catalogue (EWC European Waste List or RSI), approved by the Community institutions.

Categories of waste according to Law 10/1998 annexed

Waste

  1. Production or consumption
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Construction and Demolition Waste: Definitions and Management

DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (RCD)

According to Law 10/1998 on waste, waste is any substance or object belonging to any of the categories listed in the annex of the Act, which the holder discards or has the intention or obligation to discard. In any case, this consideration will include those contained in the European Waste Catalogue (EWC European Waste List or RSI), approved by the Community institutions.

Categories of waste according to Law 10/1998 annexed

Waste

  1. Q1 Production or
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Construction and Demolition Waste: Definitions and Management

DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE (RCD)

According to Law 10/1998 on waste, waste is any substance or object belonging to any of the categories listed in the annex of the Act, which the holder discards or has the intention or obligation to discard. In any case, this consideration will include those contained in the European Waste Catalogue (EWC European Waste List or RSI), approved by the Community institutions.

Categories of waste according to Law 10/1998 annexed

Waste

  1. Q1 Production or
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Influence of Rock Types on Land Relief Formation

Factors Influencing Relief

Rock Type

Each rock type possesses unique characteristics that influence the landforms it creates. For example, granite’s resistance to weathering leads to distinct landforms compared to the easily eroded clay.

Climate

Water is a crucial agent in temperate climates, while ice dominates cold regions. The climate significantly impacts the weathering and erosion processes.

Geological Structure

The presence of folds or fractures in rocks provides an initial shape that influences

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