Lesson 3(Chapter 10) Flashcards
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Insolation
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The amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place. Is short incoming solar radiation
2
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Atmosphere
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The blanket of gases that surrounds Earth
3
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Troposphere
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The layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth’s surface
4
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Air Pressure
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The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it
5
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Weather
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The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
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Barometer
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A device for measuring air pressure