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.
5
Q
A
University First Year
flashcards
Decks in class (24)
# Cards
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Week 1: How to build a planet: formation of the Universe21
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Week 2: How to Build a Planet: formation of stars and galaxies16
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Week 3: How to build a planet29
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Week 4: How to build a planet: minerals and rocks29
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Week 5: How to build a planet: Tectonic Plates37
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Week 6 How to Build a Planet: The Archean Earth25
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Week 7: How to Build a Planet The Proterozoic Earth25
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Week 8: How to Build a Planet The Paleozoic Earth33
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Week 9: How to build a planet; The Mesozoic Earth24
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Week 10: How to Build a Planet: The Cenozoic Earth31
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Week 1: How to grow a planet116
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Week 1: Chemistry of the Earth13
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Week 2: Chemistry of the Earth1
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Week 11: How to Grow a Planet: Jurassic109
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Week 3: How to Grow a Planet- Origin of Animals18
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Week 1- DYNAMIC PLANET: The Earth System and Unit Content37
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Week 2-DYNAMIC PLANET:5
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Week 5- DYNAMIC PLANET: Structural Geology and Vertical Crustal Movements9
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Week 10: Dynamic Planet49
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Week 3: DYNAMIC PLANET70
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WEEK 4- DYNAMIC PLANET6
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WEEK 6 DYNAMIC PLANET1
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WEEK 9 DYNAMIC PLANET31
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DYNAMIC PLANET WEEK 1135
