Introduction to meteorology questions.

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1	The greenhouse effect often gets a bad rap because of its association with global warming, but the truth is we couldn`t live without it. Explain. Short answers
2	Sketch clearly a labeled diagram of the vertical structure of the atmosphere according to Temperature(T-profile). Short answers
3	State briefly why the temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere. Short answers
4	Describe at least four(4) processes that control the amount of Carbon dioxide $CO_{2}$ gas in the atmosphere. Short answers
5	What do you understand by the following terms. Blackbody Selective absorber Radiant energy Short answers
6	Explain why clear sky nights are colder than nights with the presence of clouds. Short answers
7	Sun is our main source of heat, but heat is not evenly distributed. Describe five (5) factors that can affect the amount of radiation flux received at any location on Earth. Long answers
8	Define wind Mention at least four(4) most important forces which form and determine the wind dynamics and for each force state whether it affects the wind speed , direction or both. Short answers
9	Choose ONE pair from the following local wind system and discuss how it forms with help of a sketch diagram Sea and land breezes Mountain and valley breezes Long answers

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