Atmosphere and Air Tempature 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
