Chapter 4: Insolation and Temperature
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- 3. Energy can neither be created nor ________.
- 5. ____ is the energy that transfers from one object to another.
- 7. What is the process of electromagnetic energy emitting from an object called?
- 9. Rayleigh and _____ scattering are two common types that occur.
- 12. Which process occurs when gas molecules and particulate matter in the air deflect light waves, then redirect them?
- 13. What is the reflectivity of an object or surface called?
- 14. _______ can occur if the rays can neither be absorbed nor reflected, and thus go through a surface or an object.
- 15. What is the instrument used to measure temperature called?
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- 1. A ______ radiator is an object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it.
- 2. Higher albedos mean greater ______ reflected.
- 4. All wavelengths together are called the __________ spectrum.
- 6. Most UV rays are absorbed by the _____ layer.
- 8. How much energy is transferred per unit of time is known as?
- 10. In terms of atmosphere, incoming solar radiation is called _______.
- 11. What is the measure of hotness or coldness usually expressed in Fahrenheit or Celsius called?