other questions to know Flashcards
1
Q
the location on earth where the solar angle is 90 at noon; the only location receiving perpendicular solar radiation on a given day
A
subsolar point
23.5 N
2
Q
temp changes in troposphere
A
extends from surface in tropics (10mi)
extends from surface in poles (5mi)
80% of atmosphere
decrease 6.5 celsius/1000 m
decrease 3.6 f/ 1000ft
3
Q
strong heating from sun expand upward from equator
rain
low pressure
equatorial low
0 lat
A
ITCZ
4
Q
descending air
high pressure
30 lat
A
subtropical high
5
Q
vertical movement in stable atmosphere
A
resists vertical movement
6
Q
Unstable atmosphere
A
parcel will lift on its own
