topic 3 climate change Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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weather
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Refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
2
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climate
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The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular area, typically, observed over a period of 30 year or mor
3
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solar radiation
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All light is measured on a spectrum
Different types of light will interact differently with the atmosphere
4
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earths energy budget
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Refers to the balance between energy earth receives from the sun and It radiates back into space
5
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visible light
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Colors that can be seen by the human eye
Is absorbed and reflected by earths surface
6
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UV radiation
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Invisible
Causes sunburns, skin cancers and eye damage
Is absorbed in the mesosphere
7
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infared radiation
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felt as heat
Is absorbed by both the troposphere AND earths surface
