10.3 Atmosphere and Air Temperature Flashcards
1
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Insolation
A
the amount of the Sun’s energythat reaches Earth at a given time and place.
2
Q
Atmosphere
A
the blanket of gases that surrounds Earth.
3
Q
Troposphere
A
the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth.
4
Q
Air Perssure
A
the force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it.
5
Q
Weather
A
what the lower atmosphere is like at any given place or time.
6
Q
Barometer
A
a device for measuring air pressure.
