Env Chem - Unit 2 Greenhouse Effect Review
second wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
microwaves
first wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
radio waves
the type of wave with the lowest energy
radio waves
middle wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
visible light
layer of atmosphere where ozone layer is
Stratosphere
Is air a solid, liquid, or gas?
MIXTURE of gases
Third most abundant gas in the air
Argon
Fourth most abundant gas in the air
Carbon Dioxide
Solar radiation that makes it to Earth's surface
Infrared (IR), Visible Light
Most abundant gas in the air
Nitrogen
Second most abundant gas in the air
Oxygen
layer of atmosphere closest to Earth
Troposphere
Solar radiation that doesn't reach Earth's surface well
Ultraviolet (UV)
last wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
gamma rays
the type of wave with the highest energy
gamma rays
the type of wave with the highest frequency
gamma rays
the type of wave with the shortest wavelength
gamma rays
Earth's surface gives off mostly __________ energy
infrared
third wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
infrared
energy absorbed from Greenhouse Gases
infrared energy
outgoing radiation from Earth's surface
long wave radiation
the type of wave with the longest wavelength
radio waves
the type of wave with the lowest frequency
radio waves
incoming solar radiation
short wave radiation
third to last wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
ultraviolet
second to last wave type in the EM spectrum (longest wavelength -> shortest wavelength)
x-rays
