Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Albedo

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Percent of radiation retuned from surface compared to how much it receives

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2
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Thermals

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Rising warm air from uneven surface heating

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3
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Kelvin scale

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Zero Kevin is -273.15 Celsius

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4
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Fahrenheit scale

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Freezes at -32

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5
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Celsius scale

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Zero is freezing or -32 degrees

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6
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Ultraviolet radiation

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Wavelengths between X-rays and visible light

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7
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Infrared radiation

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Radiation longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves

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8
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Black body

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An object that absorbs all the radiation that hits it. Emits radiation at a maximum rate for its given temperature

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