10.3 Atmosphere and Air Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place (incoming solar radiation)
A
Insolation
2
Q
The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth
A
Atmosphere
3
Q
The layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth’s surface
A
Troposphere
4
Q
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it
A
Air Pressure
5
Q
What the lower atmosphere is like at any given place and time
A
Weather
6
Q
A device for measuring air pressure
A
Barometer
