Heating of the Atmosphere: An Overview (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Insolation
Insolation
Incoming solar radiation from the sun
Type of radiation from the hot sun
Type of radiation from the hot sun
Short-wave radiation
Type of radiation Earth emits
Type of radiation Earth emits
Long-wave (terrestrial) radiation
% of solar energy absorbed at Earth's surface
% of solar energy absorbed at Earth's surface
51%
Scattering
Scattering
Particles cause rays to bounce in random directions
Albedo
Albedo
Measure of reflected solar energy as a percentage
Albedo of fresh snow (%)
Albedo of fresh snow (%)
80%
Most important atmospheric heat transfer method
Most important atmospheric heat transfer method
Convection
Radiation heat transfer
Radiation heat transfer
Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves
Conduction effectiveness in the atmosphere
Conduction effectiveness in the atmosphere
Not very effective