A&O- Aerosols Flashcards
1
Q
What are aerosols
A
Small particulates that cause a cooling effect
2
Q
What 2 GHGs have been rapidly increasing since the 1950s
A
CO2 and methane
3
Q
What RCP scenarios are we currently in
A
RCP 6 and RCP 8.5
4
Q
Whether there is a warming or cooling effect from an aerosol depends on what
A
It’s colour
5
Q
Few condensation nuclei means what
A
Bright clouds
6
Q
Big condensation nuclei means…
A
Rain quicker
Absorb more
Reduce life span of a cloud
7
Q
Aerosols produce what type of forcing
A
Spatially heterogenous forcing
8
Q
How much light energy does concrete absorb
A
17-27%
