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Weather and Climate

QuestionAnswer
Insolation Incoming solar energy
Earth’s albedo ~30%
% absorbed by Earth ~70%
Albedo definition % reflected
High albedo More reflection
Low albedo More absorbtion
Atmosphere absorbs ~20%
Surface absorbs ~50%
Earth must balance Energy in/out
Outgoing radiation type Longwave
Incoming radiation type Shortwave
Greenhouse effect Traps Hear
Wind Moving Air
Wind caused by Pressure differences
Wind moves High → Low
Isobars Equal pressure lines
Close isobars Strong wind
Wide isobars Weak wind
Pressure gradient Pressure Change
Strong gradient Fast wind
Weak gradient Slow wind
Pressure gradient force Starts wind
Coriolis cause Earth rotation
Northern Hemisphere Deflect right
Southern Hemisphere Deflect left
Coriolis at equator none
Coriolis at poles Strong
Faster motion = Coriolis Stronger
Gravity role Balances pressure
Friction effect Slow wind
Friction strongest where Surface
Water heat capacity High
Latent heat Phase change energy
Sensible heat temp change
Tropics receive More energy
Polar receive Less energy
Air mass Same pressure/moisture
Front Air boundary
Cold front Cold Pushes up
Warm front Warm risees
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