10.3 Atmosphere and Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place.
A
Insolation
2
Q
The blanket of gasses that surrounds Earth.
A
Atmosphere
3
Q
The layer of the atmosphere closet to Earth’s surface.
A
Troposphere
4
Q
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above.
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
