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ENV242 - Atmosphere and Climate Science

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The Atmosphere
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1: An Introduction to Atmospheric Science
3 branches of meteo things in the...,
Dynamic meteorology not studied i...,
2 physical meteorology
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2: Fundamentals of Meteorology
Frame of reference,
Earth s rotation1 which way2 when...,
Earth s rotation1 which way2 when...
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3: Composition of the Atmosphere
How much gases in the atmosphere ...,
Permanent gases in the atmosphere 3,
Variable gases1 residence times2 ...
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Pressure/Temperature
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4: Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere
What scatters light in the atmosp...,
Layers of the atmosphere 4,
Temperature profile of the atmosp...
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5: Atmospheric Pressure
Fundamental principle force1 defi...,
Fundamental principle pressure1 d...,
Vertical column and pressure
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6: Temperature
Kinetic energy j 1 define2 formul...,
Define heat,
Define temperature
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Radiation
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7: Solar (Shortwave) Radiation
Top down effect1 define2 what is ...,
Bottom up effect1 define2 what is...,
Wavelength1 define2 denoted with
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8: Infrared (Longwave) Radiation
Energy absorbed formula,
Solar flux1 define2 denoted with3...,
Energy emitted formula
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9: Energy Balance
Define earth s energy balance,
Define planetary albedo,
Earth s energy balance calculatio...
28  cards
Thermodynamics
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10: The Ideal Gas Laws
Velocity formula,
Acceleration formula,
Potential energy1 define2 formula...
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11: Atmosphere Motion - Dry Processes (DALR)
Form of energy in the atmosphere 4,
Sources of energy available to pa...,
Define adiabatic
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12: Atmosphere Motion - Moist Processes (SALR)
Relative humidity1 relative to2 h...,
Greater potential to form clouds ...,
Can all three states of water exi...
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Atmospheric Stability
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13: Water Vapor in the Atmosphere
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14: Atmospheric Stability 1
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15: Atmospheric Stability 2
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Atmospheric Motion
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16: Trade Winds
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17: Newton's Laws of Motion
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18: Geostrophic Wind 1
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Winds Near the Surface & Aloft
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General Circulation
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Clouds & Rain
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Synoptic Systems
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Storms
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Climate Change & Variability
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Questions for Exam
Cell metabolism division 1,
During the afternoon the greatest...,
The greatest variation in daily t...
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