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