10.3 Atmosphere and air Temperture Flashcards
1
Q
insolation
A
the amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches earth at 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 Earth’s surface
4
Q
air pressure
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 and time
6
Q
barometer
A
A device for measuring air pressure
