The Climate- Modefying Effects Of Aerosols Flashcards
Can atmospheric particles reflect incoming sunlight?
Yes, but once the light is directed back into space then it is unavailable later for absorption at the surface
What is scattering?
Redirection of light by a particle (random)
Why do particles have a significant albedo value?
When they reflect sunlight it reflects back into space
Why are sulphate aerosols good?
They reflect sun back into space more efficiently than they absorb it
What is the indirect effect of sulphur aerosols?
The particles act as nuclei for the formation of water droplets
- means that more sunlight it being reflected into space therefore cooling earth surface
Where do most of the sulphur aerosols come from?
Northern hemisphere
- more industries
Maine function of aerosols?
Mask the atmospheric temperature increase
