global energy budget

Question 1

what happens when an object gains energy?

Answer 1

it heats up!!

Question 2

what is electromagnetic radiation?

Answer 2

the radiation that comes from objects above absolute zero that is defined by its wavelength

Question 3

what is Wien’s Law?

Answer 3

the wavelength at which an object emits the most is inversely proportional to temperature

Question 4

what are two characteristics of solar radiation?

Answer 4

• shortwave
• visible

Question 5

what are two characteristics of terrestrial radiation?

Answer 5

• longwave
• infrared

Question 6

what is Stefan-Boltzman’s Law?

Answer 6

the energy flux emitted by an object is proportional to the fourth power of its temperature

Question 7

what are the four layers of atmosphere?

Answer 7

1. troposphere
2. stratosphere
3. mesosphere
4. thermosphere

Question 8

which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

Answer 8

troposphere

Question 9

what is the most important greenhouse gas?

Answer 9

water vapor

Question 10

what is sensible heat flux?

Answer 10

when the sun heats the surface, the surface gets warm and the air blows above and absorbs some heat