Weather 2 Flashcards
A vertical transfer of energy which involves the flow of particles, whereby energetic
particles become less dense, and rise, while less energetic particles become more dense
and sink.
Convection
The degree to which a substance reflects energy; from the latin for “whiteness”.
Albedo
The set of environmental conditions observed from day to day.
Weather
A transfer of energy that does not require particles, since waves are used
Radiation
A transfer of energy which involves energetic particles colliding with neighbouring
particles, passing along energy to the neighbouring particles.
Conduction
The amount of heat a substance can absorb, per gram of substance, before its temperature
increases by one degree Celsius.
Specific Heat Capacity
The ability of a substance to absorb and store heat. Water is an excellent example, due to
its high specific heat capacity.
Heat Sink
The level of the atmosphere closest to the Earth, which varies in height from 8-16km. This
layer contains most of the atmosphere’s moisture, and plays the greatest role in our
observed weather.
Troposphere
What are the six main components of weather?
Atmospheric pressure, wind, sky cover, precipitation, temperature, and humidity
What has a higher Albedo. White-capped water or an Iceburg?
Iceburg
What has a high heat capacity? Water, sand, or soil?
Water
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term change in the atmosphere, climate describes what the weather is like over a long period of time.
air
atmosphere
land
lithosphere
water
hydrosphere
