Aviation weather exam 1

What is measure of the motion of molecules?

Temperature

• Measure of direction heat will flow

• Degree of “hotness” or “coldness”

• Measure of kinetic energy

• The amount of heat in a certain area

Extremely small solid particles, or very small liquid droplets, suspended in the atmosphere

What are the basic elements of the atmosphere?

What layer absorbs UV radiation

What absorbs terrestrial radiation?

What is absolute zero?

What is the deep layer of ions and free electrons that affects ratio communications called?

If the solar elevation angle is small what time of day is it?

• Sunrise/sunset

• Noon/midnight

A line of equal height