Climate Models

Question 1

Key input of energy into the energy mass balance

Answer 1

solar energy

Question 2

Key output of energy into the energy mass balance

Answer 2

re-emitted radiation

Question 3

What is required for the condensation

Answer 3

a non gaseous solid or liquid particle (condens

Question 4

How do clouds form?

Answer 4

when water vapour condenses to form liquid droplets that are very small (20 um)

Question 5

What can act as condensation nuclei?

Answer 5

charge particles that ionize atoms

Question 6

Where can clouds be simulated?

Answer 6

wilson cloud chamber

Question 7

What does climatic response depend on?

Answer 7

rate of change of climate forcing vs. the response time of the climate system.