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Katja Rincon EES 3.4
Study Stack 3.4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Heat absorption | The process by which materials (like land or water) take in solar energy and convert it into heat, raising their temperature. |
| Heat retention | The ability of a substance, particularly the atmosphere or oceans, to hold onto thermal energy rather than releasing it back into space. |
| Solar radiation | Electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun, which travels through space and powers Earth’s climate system. |
| Thermal energy | The internal energy present in a system due to the kinetic energy of its atoms and molecules, commonly experienced as temperature. |
| Climate impact | The long-term effects of changing atmospheric conditions on natural ecosystems, weather events, and human societies. |
| Weather patterns | Recurring or persistent atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and precipitation trends, that occur over specific regions. |
| Land cover | The physical material on the surface of the earth, such as forests, concrete, ice, or water, which influences how much sun is reflected or absorbed. |
| Oxygen | A colorless, odorless gas that makes up roughly 21% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for respiration. |
| Nitrogen (N2) | The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of the air we breathe. |
| Greenhouse gases | Atmospheric gases (like CO2 and methane) that trap heat radiating from Earth’s surface, keeping the planet warm. |
| Albedo effect | The measure of how much sunlight a surface reflects; high-albedo surfaces (ice) reflect, while low-albedo surfaces (oceans) absorb. |
| Land VS Water | The contrast in how quickly land and water heat up and cool down, with water holding more heat and land responding faster to solar radiation. |
| Urban heat island | A metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities and materials like concrete. |
| Surface | The outermost layer of the Earth, including land and water, where solar radiation is absorbed and re-radiated as heat. |
| Troposphere | The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where all weather happens and temperature decreases with altitude. |
| Uneven heating | The unequal warming of Earth's surface due to the sun's angle and surface properties, which drives winds and ocean currents. |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases surrounding Earth, held in place by gravity, which supports life and regulates temperature. |
| Energy in | The shortwave solar radiation entering Earth’s atmosphere from the sun. |
| Energy out | The longwave infrared radiation (heat) that leaves Earth's surface and atmosphere to go back into space. |
| Sun | The star at the center of our solar system, providing the primary source of light and heat for Earth. |
| Earth | The third planet from the sun, possessing an atmosphere and surface that absorbs and reflects energy. |
| Reflects | When sunlight bounces off a surface (like clouds or snow) back into space without warming it. |
| Absorbs | When a surface or gas takes in solar radiation, converting it into heat energy. |
| Circulation | The large-scale movement of air (wind) or water (currents) that redistributes heat around the planet. |
| Ice core | A cylinder sample drilled from a glacier or ice sheet, used to analyze past atmospheric composition and temperatures. |
| Geological sample | Physical materials, such as rocks or sediment cores, used to study Earth's history and climate changes over millions of years. |
| Water vapor (H2O) | The gaseous form of water and the most abundant natural greenhouse gas, crucial for weather and climate. |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels and natural respiration, acting as a primary driver of modern climate change. |
| Methane (CH4) | A potent greenhouse gas emitted from natural sources and human activities like agriculture and fossil fuel extraction. |
| Nitrous oxide (N2O) | A powerful greenhouse gas resulting from agricultural fertilizers, fuel combustion, and industrial processes. |
| Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) | Man-made compounds that act as greenhouse gases and deplete the ozone layer, though they are being phased out. |
| Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) | Potent, human-made greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning, which do not damage the ozone layer but trap significant heat. |
| Ozone (O3) | A gas that occurs naturally in the stratosphere (protecting against UV rays) and as a pollutant in the troposphere (a greenhouse gas). |
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