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1
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Key input of energy into the energy mass balance

A

solar energy

2
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Key output of energy into the energy mass balance

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re-emitted radiation

3
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What is required for the condensation

A

a non gaseous solid or liquid particle (condens

4
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How do clouds form?

A

when water vapour condenses to form liquid droplets that are very small (20 um)

5
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What can act as condensation nuclei?

A

charge particles that ionize atoms

6
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Where can clouds be simulated?

A

wilson cloud chamber

7
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What does climatic response depend on?

A

rate of change of climate forcing vs. the response time of the climate system.