What is Albedo?
The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends on the texture, color, and size of the object's surface. The highest albedo on Earth is found in sandy and snowy surfaces, while the lowest albedo is found in forested areas and plowed moist soils. It is synonymous with reflectivity.
Glossary
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.
An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....
A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...
The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...
A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...
The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...
A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.
Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...
A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...
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