A&O- Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is the atmospheres biggest role in our changing planet
A
Regulation of temperature
2
Q
What is the Stephan Boltzmann constant
A
Depending on what temperature you are always emitting energy eg infrared
3
Q
Does the sun have long or short wave energy
A
Shortwave (can come through greenhouse gases)
4
Q
Example of a strong GHG
A
Water vapour
5
Q
The earth loses heat to space predominantly in the form of…
A
Infrared radiation
6
Q
What direction does air move in high pressure systems
A
Downwards
7
Q
The ocean has dissolved a lot of natural carbon, most of this carbon is the form of what?
A
Bicarbonate
8
Q
What would happen to the Atlantic overturning circulation if more freshwater was added
A
It would slow down
