TEST Review CH 11 ATMOSPHERE p

Earth Science Review Sheet 1 st day of Semester.

Atmospheric Gases & Particles N2,O2= 97-99%H2O Vapor= % 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 energy Thermal 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