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Envi Sci Final

Environmental Science Final 2013

TermDefinition
Change in Seasons The angle of the earth on its axis changes the direction of the hemispheres on the sun.
weather The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
climate The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Greenhouse Effect Trapping of the suns warmth in a planets atmosphere
Major Greenhouse Gases Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, and CFC'S
Latitude, Rates of Heating, and Insolation Related? As the angle of insolation goes up the rate of heating of the latitude then that surface heats up faster so a lower rate of heating.
THC Ocean circulation mixed with freshwater to heat the surfaces
What if the THC shuts down? Studies say that certain areas will experience a cooling period because the current gives that area their warmth.
Ozone Ozone is O2, and it is found in the stratosphere and troposphere. it helps block out the UV radiation by creating clouds.
Good Ozone V. Bad Ozone Good Ozone- in the stratosphere and helps block out the UV radiation Bad Ozone- in the troposphere or closer to us and it can damage plants and buildings and lung tissue damage.
Specific Heat for Soil, WAter, and Sand Soil- High Specific Heat: heats up slow Water- High Specific Heat: heats up slow Sand- Low Specific Heat: heats up fast
Angle of Insolation How the sun is hitting a specific surface 0- Low 45 90- HIghest 45 0-Low
Albedo The proportion of the incident light or radiation reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon.
Albedo of Darker Surfaces Higher Albedo
Albedo of Lighter Surfaces Lower Albedo
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