Climate change Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is weather?
The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
What is climate?
The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over an extended period.
What is Earth’s energy budget?
The balance between the energy Earth receives from the Sun and the energy it radiates back into space.
What is solar radiation?
Energy emitted by the Sun, primarily in the form of visible light, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and infrared radiation.
What is visible light?
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.
What is UV radiation?
A type of solar radiation that has shorter wavelengths than visible light and can cause skin damage.
What is infrared radiation?
A type of electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, often associated with heat.
