ATOC 1050 HW #3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)

ATOC 1050 HW #3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
The sun emits the majority of its radiation in the form of _____________ radiation and
the Earth emits the majority of its radiation in the form of ______________
radiation. - ANSWER-shortwave, longwave

The process by which heat is transferred from molecule to molecule by contact is
called: - ANSWER-Conduction

The albedo of a surface is: - ANSWER-The percentage of radiation reflected by a
surface.

The sky is blue because: - ANSWER-molecules scatter blue light more effectively than
red light

The seasons are due to: - ANSWER-The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the
Sun.

________________ is the amount of energy required to change water from one state -
ANSWER-Latent heat

The process of _____________ and ____________ warm the atmosphere. - ANSWER-
Condensation, freezing, deposition

If all else is equal, will the near surface temperatures be warmer or colder on a
cloudy night than a clear night? - ANSWER-warmer

The process whereby light bounces back from an object at the same angle as
which it encounters a surface and with the same intensity is called - ANSWER-reflection

How do these phase changes affect the atmosphere? - ANSWER-Evaporation- cools
the atmosphere
Melting- cools the atmosphere
Freezing- warms the atmosphere
Condensation- warms the atmosphere
Sublimation- cools the atmosphere
Deposition- warms the atmosphere

Which of the following statements is false? - ANSWER-The sun emits the majority of its
energy in the form of longwave
radiation