a changing world Flashcards
1
Q
solar radiation travels in 3 different wave lengths .
A
UV- shorter wavelength high energy
Visible
Infrared longer wavelength longer energy.
2
Q
Sun heats the earth, earth heats the air
A
REMEMBER THIS
3
Q
what are the 5 GCGs
A
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
Water Vapor
F Gases
4
Q
anthropogenic activities
A
have been known to increase concentration of GHG and influence climate change
5
Q
which season have the highest CO2 levels
A
Fall/ Winter
6
Q
which seasons have lowest CO2 levels
A
Spring/Summer
7
Q
when was the last ice age
A
18,000 years
8
Q
glaciers are an important source of water
A
freshwater
9
Q
which GCG has the highest global warming potential ?
A
GWP
10
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