Why are water vapor and aerosols important constituents of Earth's atmosphere?
What will be an ideal response?
Water vapor absorbs heat energy emitted by Earth as well as some solar energy; thus, it is an important component in the process of atmospheric heating. Aerosols act as surfaces on which water vapor can condense, an important function in the formation of clouds and fog. They can also absorb or reflect incoming solar radiation, and they contribute to the varied hues of red and orange at sunrise and sunset.
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A. A strong wave during an exceptionally high tide B. Lunar gravity C. Unusual tides combined with seasonal storms D. Earthquakes E. Typhoons
Subsistence agriculture
A) produces food for the direct consumption of the growers and their families. B) is designed to produce a surplus for sale. C) does not include the raising of livestock. D) has grown in importance over the course of the twentieth century.
Water vapor is a greenhouse gas.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Typically, upper-level air flow is slower over anticyclones than over cyclones
Indicate whether the statement is true or false