Ch. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
water vapor
A
water in the form of gas
2
Q
particulates or aerosoles
A
the solid and liquid particles found in the atmosphere
3
Q
troposphere
A
lowest layer of the atmosphere. in contact with the earthed surface
4
Q
stratosphere
A
stagnant air
5
Q
primary pollutants
A
released directly into the air
6
Q
secondary pollutants
A
not released directly into the air instead they are released as a consequence of chemical reactions or other processes in the atmosphere
7
Q
weather
A
short run atmospheric conditions that exist for a given time in a specific location
8
Q
climate
A
the aggregate of day to day weather conditions over a long period of time
9
Q
elements of weather and climate
A
(1) temperature (2) moisture content (3) pressure (4) wind
