CH 28.1

Question 1

Lowest layer of the atmosphere, extending 12 km above Earth’s surface, layer where weather takes place.

Answer 1

Troposhere

Question 2

Describes the increasing temperature of air with increasing altitude.

Answer 2

Temperature Inversion

Question 3

Natural process in which certain gases in the the atmosphere absorb and emit infrared radiation, warming the planet.

Answer 3

Greenhouse Effect

Question 4

Where does 100% of solar radiation come from?

Answer 4

Sun

Question 5

What percent of solar radiation is absorbed by earth’s surface?

Answer 5

50%

Question 6

What percent of solar radiation gets reflected off of earth’s surface?

Answer 6

5%

Question 7

What percent of solar radiation is absorbed by particles in the atmosphere?

Answer 7

20%

Question 8

What percent of solar radiation is reflected back by clouds and other particles?

Answer 8

25%

Question 9

What are the 3 basic cloud types?

Answer 9

Stratus, cumulus, and cirrus.

Question 10

Explain what a stratus cloud looks like.

Answer 10

Layered sheet like clouds associated with rain.

Question 11

Explain what a cumulus cloud looks like.

Answer 11

Puffy in shape and occur in fair weather.

Question 12

Explain what a cirrus cloud looks like.

Answer 12

Wispy, high altitude clouds.

Question 13

What is it called when water gets taken from the land to the atmosphere and gets back to the land?

Answer 13

Water cycle

Question 14

What are the stages of the water cycle?

Answer 14

Evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration.