atmosphere and air temperature Flashcards
1
Q
insolation
A
the amount of suns energy that reaches earth at a given time and place
2
Q
atmosphere
A
the blanket of gases that surrounds earth
3
Q
trophere
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
