Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Albedo
A
Percent of radiation retuned from surface compared to how much it receives
2
Q
Thermals
A
Rising warm air from uneven surface heating
3
Q
Kelvin scale
A
Zero Kevin is -273.15 Celsius
4
Q
Fahrenheit scale
A
Freezes at -32
5
Q
Celsius scale
A
Zero is freezing or -32 degrees
6
Q
Ultraviolet radiation
A
Wavelengths between X-rays and visible light
7
Q
Infrared radiation
A
Radiation longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves
8
Q
Black body
A
An object that absorbs all the radiation that hits it. Emits radiation at a maximum rate for its given temperature
