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Chapter 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere
1. What prevents the atmosphere from "escaping" into space?
2. Briefly describe some of the roles that water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone, and particulates play in the atmospheric process.
3. How has the burning of fossil fuels over the last 200 years changed the composition of the atmosphere?
4. Discuss the size and general temperature characteristics of the troposphere and stratosphere.
5. What is meant by the "hole" in the ozone layer, and what role have chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) played in this?
6. What are the four elements of weather and climate?
7. Describe the Coriolis effect.
Chapter 4: Insolation and Temperature
1. What is the difference between heat and temperature?
2. Briefly describe the following bands of electromagnetic radiation (radiant heat): Visible light, ultraviolet, infrared, thermal infrared. What is albedo?
3. Describe and explain the greenhouse gas effect of the atmosphere, noting the two most important greenhouse gasses.
4. What is latent heat?
5. What is isotherm?
6. What is meant by the term global warming?
7. How might humans be enhancing the natural green house effect?