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21 Cards in this Set
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Visible light wavelength is between ---- and ----- microns.
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.4 and .7
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Ultraviolet is between --- and --- microns
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.01 and .4
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Solar energy arrives at the outer edge of the atmosphere at a constant rate:
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THE SOLAR CONSTANT: 1.94 langleys - 1.94 cal cm^2 min^-1
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What are two variations that affect radiation absorption
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The earth's tilt and albedo.
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What is albedo?
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the percentage (%) of the energy hitting a surface that is reflected (i.e., not absorbed and therefore not heating the material concerned).
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What are two factors on earth that affect albedo?
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Cloudiness and Water
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Because of latitude, albedo, heat capacity, and other factors the earth heats unevenly. Consequently, it attempts to balance out the energy. The by-products of the redistribution process are what we call _____ (short term) and ______ (long term).
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meteorology, climate
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Water vapor is important for ______, Carbon dioxide is important for __________.
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heat transfer, heating
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About ____ of the Earth’s heat redistribution is conducted within the atmosphere.
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80%
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About ____ of the Earth’s heat redistribution is achieved by ocean currents. This is critical and receiving much attention in climate change today.
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20%
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Oceanic (Maritime) climates
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Cool summers / warm winters
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Continental climates
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Cold winters/warm summers
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What are three types of rain?
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cyclonic, convection, orographic
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Cyclonic
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(depressions lasting days)
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Convection
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(thunderstorms)
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Orographic
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(Hills and mountains are wet, but rain shadow (aridity) on downwind side)
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Sea breezes in the ____
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day
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Land breezes in the ___
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night
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What are katabatic winds?
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Cold air drainage
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Hurricanes.
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Intense depressions, generated by warm waters.
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Tornadoes
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. Highly localized low pressure. Origin still uncertain.
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