Climate Models Flashcards
1
Q
Key input of energy into the energy mass balance
A
solar energy
2
Q
Key output of energy into the energy mass balance
A
re-emitted radiation
3
Q
What is required for the condensation
A
a non gaseous solid or liquid particle (condens
4
Q
How do clouds form?
A
when water vapour condenses to form liquid droplets that are very small (20 um)
5
Q
What can act as condensation nuclei?
A
charge particles that ionize atoms
6
Q
Where can clouds be simulated?
A
wilson cloud chamber
7
Q
What does climatic response depend on?
A
rate of change of climate forcing vs. the response time of the climate system.
