Reference no: EM133198325 , Length: Word count: 2 Pages
Question 1: Describe the scales of these motions:
Global scale: planetary waves, ______ km
Synoptic scale: cold fronts, air masses, hurricanes, ______ km
Mesoscale: thunderstorms, sea breeze, ______ km
Microscale: turbulence, winds around buildings, ________ m
Question 2: What is the scale of these events:
(a) Tornado
(b) Tropical storms
(c) Mid-latitude frontal systems
(d) Small eddies
Question 3: Comparing Venus and Earth
3.1. Based on evidence #1 itself (not using any other information), which planet is closer to the Sun? (Earth or Venus) As a result of this evidence solely, which planet would have a higher temperature? (Earth or Venus)
3.2. Based on evidence #2 itself (not using any other information), which planet has a higher albedo? (Earth or Venus) As a result of this evidence solely, which planet would have a higher temperature? (Earth or Venus)
3.3. Based on evidence #3 itself (not using any other information), which planet has more greenhouse gases? (Earth or Venus) As a result of this evidence solely, which planet would have a higher temperature? (Earth or Venus)
Question 4: Combining all three pieces of evidence together, which planet would have a higher temperature?
Earth's mean surface temperature is about _____°C
Venus' mean surface temperature is ______°C
Question 5: What is the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere of Venus? How much CO2 is in Earth's atmosphere (use unit of 1018gram)
Question 6: What do you learn from this class about greenhouse effect from greenhouse gases?
Use the 3 pieces of evidence below to answer questions about comparison between Venus and Earth for their surface temperature.