Week 2-DYNAMIC PLANET: Flashcards
1
Q
What is the source of energy for atmospheric and oceanic circulations?
A
the sun
2
Q
How can solar radiation maintain a steady temperature?
A
the energy of incoming shortwave solar radiation must equal
the energy of outgoing longwave radiation emitted by Earth/atmosphere
3
Q
What is albedo?
A
the fraction of solar radiation reflected by a surface.
4
Q
How can the Earth’s climate be regulated?
A
by the amount of incoming
solar radiation (solar constant), the albedo of the Earth, and
the concentration of greenhouse gases.
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