Atmosphere & Weather

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Weather

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Day to day changes in atmospheric conditions.

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What type of radiation comes from the sun?

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Shortwave

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Put the layers in the atmosphere in the correct order, starting with closest to Earth. Options: Stratosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

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In which zone does most of the weather occur?

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Troposphere

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Which two gases make up 99% of gases in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen and Oxygen

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What is the name given to the amount of solar radiation reflected from areas of Earth's surface?

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Albedo

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Surfaces with a high albedo are usually...

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Bright / white / light in colour, for example snowy regions.

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What happens after the sun's energy heats the ground and is reradiated as longwave radiation, with most absorbed by gases?

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Counter-radiation. It is returned to the ground.

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What percentage of energy emitted by the sun actually reaches the Earth? Options: 24%, 32%, 48%, 65%

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48%

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Why does dirty snow melt faster than fresh snow?

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It has a lower albedo, so it absorbs more heat.