Intro to the atmosphere Flashcards
What is not true about the comp of the atmosphere?
the density of gases increases away from earth
What is not a variable gas?
Oxygen
What does the ozone protect us from?
UV
Which atmospheric layer has a temp profile that decreases away from the warmth of earths surface?
Troposphere
What is also thought of as the weight of air?
Air pressure
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
the scale of time that each is observed
What is an example of a climate process?
Average annual rainfall
What is the main reason for the difference in climate between Fargo, North Dakota and Seattle, Washington?
proximity to water
What happens to winds at the equator as a result of the cortisol is effect?
They stay the same bc the coriolois effect does not affect winds at the equator
What is true about particulates?
they have no influence on temp
What is the primary chemical responsible for ozone holes?
CFC
What is the most plentiful primary pollutant?
Carbon monoxide
Since ozone can form near the surface as a by product of anthropogenic pollutants, what type of pollutant is it?
Secondary
