Chapter 10 lesson 3 Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place
A
insolation
2
Q
The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth
A
atmosphere
3
Q
The layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth’s surface
A
troposphere
4
Q
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it
A
air pressure
5
Q
What the lower atmosphere is like at any given place and time
A
weather
6
Q
A device for measuring air pressure
A
borometer
