weather Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of the suns energy that reaches Earth at a given time and place
A
insolation
2
Q
The blanket of gases that surrounds earth
A
atmosphere
3
Q
The layer of the atmosphere closest to earths surface.
A
troposphere
4
Q
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above.
A
air pressure
5
Q
What the lower atmosphere is like at any given time and place.
A
weather
6
Q
A device used for measuring air pressure.
A
Barometer
