Sewall: Climate Change Video Flashcards
1
Q
temperature
A
the net kinetic energy an object has
2
Q
climate
A
long term average of weather conditions. how is the energy of the climate changing
3
Q
precipitation
A
also moderated by energy
4
Q
Albedo
A
some solar radiation is absorbed while some solar radiation will be reflected. amount reflected is albedo. various surfaces have different levels of albedo.
1. water ~ 0.1
2. snow ~ 0.8
3. desert ~ 0.3
4. forest ~ 0.15
5. grass ~ 0.2
5
Q
increasing albedo
A
more reflection, means earth is getting cooler
6
Q
decreasing albedo
A
more absorption, earth is getting warmer
7
Q
energy in
A
light
8
Q
energy out
A
heat
