Atmospheric Processes – Energy in the Atmosphere
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Mr Rylatt April 19, 2023
Atmospheric Processes – Energy in the Atmosphere
Why is the sun so important?
Mr Rylatt April 19, 2023
Energy in the Atmosphere
• Learn key terms
• Understand how incoming levels of solar radiation can differ
• Learn how the sun’s energy affects the atmosphere & vice versa
• Draw an annotated diagram of the Atmospheric Heat Budget
Mr Rylatt April 19, 2023
Atmospheric Processes - Key Terms
1. Albedo2. Insolation3. Terrestrial radiation4. Conduction5. Convection Currents
Mr Rylatt April 19, 2023
Differing levels of solar radiation
The amount of incoming solar radiation received at a point on the earth’s surface is determined by the following 3 things:
Distance from the sun
Length of day & night - seasonality
Also absorption, scattering & reflection within the atmosphere