TEST Review

CH 11

ATMOSPHERE

p280-303

• Earth Science Review Sheet 1st day of Semester.

Atmospheric Gases & Particles

N2,O2= 97-99% H2O Vapor= 0.0-4.0%Ar= 1% CO2= 0.03%Trace Gases= 0.01%

Particulate Matter: mixture of solids & aerosols dust, water droplets, smoke, ash, wind erosion

Function of the atmosphere

Transfer of Thermal energyThermal energy, Heat

Radiation

• Heat transfer from a light source.

Conduction

• Heat transfer through a solid .

Convection

• Heat transfer through a liquid or gas.

The distinct properties of the atmosphere

• Temperature, air pressure, humidity, dew point relative humidity, saturation

• Definitions, how they are measured,

• Relationship to atmosphere

• Temperature inversion

Clouds

• Define, indicators, Condensation nucleus,

• Lifting mechanisms