8.2 - HEATING AND COOLING OF ATMOSPHERE
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Define insolation.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy from the sun...
What is conduction?
💡 Hint: How do you think a hot object transfers heat to your hand?
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What is insolation?
💡 Hint: Focus on energy from the sun.
True or False: Convection involves horizontal movement.
💡 Hint: Think of how boiling water moves.
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Analyze the impact of increased greenhouse gas concentrations on the Earth's heat budget and potential climate changes that could follow.
💡 Hint: Consider how Earth’s natural systems are balanced and what happens when that balance is skewed.
Discuss how local geography can influence temperature variability in urban versus rural settings.
💡 Hint: Focus on the materials and land use in both environments.
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