Lesson 3 Atomsphere Flashcards
1
Q
insolation
A
The amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place. Insolation is short for solar radiation
2
Q
atmosphere
A
The blanket of gases that surrounds earth.
3
Q
troposphere
A
The layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface
4
Q
air pressure
A
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it.
5
Q
weather
A
What the lower atmosphere is like at any given time
6
Q
barometer
A
A device for measuring air pressure
