Atmosphere and air Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place. Insolation is short for incoming solar radiation.
A
insolation
2
Q
The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth.
A
atmosphere
3
Q
The layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth’s surface.
A
troposphere
4
Q
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it.
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
