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Think back to a time or make an observation of a real-world example of one of the following concepts: specific heat capacity, humidity, latent heat, or albedo. How did it affect you? What was the experience? For example, the rock above is warming faster than the snow around it due to its darker color creating a lower albedo. As the rock warms, it in turn melts the surrounding snow. How does albedo affect ice on our planet? Another idea may be when you have taken off your flip-flops at the beach and the sand burned your feet. Why was the top layer of the sand so hot but no the ocean? Why can you dig your toes down an inch and your feet will no longer burn? Specific heat capacity! Give an example of a time when albedo, specific heat capacity, humidity, and other factors have played role in the temperature changes around you. Have fun with any idea that comes to you. As usual, be sure to write in your own words and include any outside sources. Discussion Question: Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures Albedo values (% reflected) Fresh snow 80%-95% Grass 25-30% Forests 10%-20% Crops, grasslands 10%-25% Asphat (black top 5%-10% Cancel 17-27 Moon Water bodies 10%-60% (varies with Sun altitude) Earth's albedo (average) 31% Dark roof 8%-18% Light roof 35%-50% Brick, stone 20%-40%

Think back to a time or make an observation of a real-world example of one of the following concepts: specific heat capacity, humidity, latent heat, or albedo. How did it affect you? What was the experience? For example, the rock above is warming faster than the snow around it due to its darker color creating a lower albedo. As the rock warms, it in turn melts the surrounding snow. How does albedo affect ice on our planet? Another idea may be when you have taken off your flip-flops at the beach and the sand burned your feet. Why was the top layer of the sand so hot but no the ocean? Why can you dig your toes down an inch and your feet will no longer burn? Specific heat capacity! Give an example of a time when albedo, specific heat capacity, humidity, and other factors have played role in the temperature changes around you. Have fun with any idea that comes to you. As usual, be sure to write in your own words and include any outside sources. Discussion Question: Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures Albedo values (% reflected) Fresh snow 80%-95% Grass 25-30% Forests 10%-20% Crops, grasslands 10%-25% Asphat (black top 5%-10% Cancel 17-27 Moon Water bodies 10%-60% (varies with Sun altitude) Earth's albedo (average) 31% Dark roof 8%-18% Light roof 35%-50% Brick, stone 20%-40%

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Think back to a time or make an observation of a real-world example of one of the following concepts: specific heat capacity, humidity, latent heat, or albedo. How did it affect you? What was the experience? For example, the rock above is warming faster than the snow around it due to its darker color creating a lower albedo. As the rock warms, it in turn melts the surrounding snow. How does albedo affect ice on our planet? Another idea may be when you have taken off your flip-flops at the beach and the sand burned your feet. Why was the top layer of the sand so hot but no the ocean? Why can you dig your toes down an inch and your feet will no longer burn? Specific heat capacity! Give an example of a time when albedo, specific heat capacity, humidity, and other factors have played role in the temperature changes around you. Have fun with any idea that comes to you. As usual, be sure to write in your own words and include any outside sources.
Transcribed Image Text:Think back to a time or make an observation of a real-world example of one of the following concepts: specific heat capacity, humidity, latent heat, or albedo. How did it affect you? What was the experience? For example, the rock above is warming faster than the snow around it due to its darker color creating a lower albedo. As the rock warms, it in turn melts the surrounding snow. How does albedo affect ice on our planet? Another idea may be when you have taken off your flip-flops at the beach and the sand burned your feet. Why was the top layer of the sand so hot but no the ocean? Why can you dig your toes down an inch and your feet will no longer burn? Specific heat capacity! Give an example of a time when albedo, specific heat capacity, humidity, and other factors have played role in the temperature changes around you. Have fun with any idea that comes to you. As usual, be sure to write in your own words and include any outside sources.
Discussion Question: Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures Albedo values (% reflected) Fresh snow 80%-95% Grass 25-30% Forests 10%-20% Crops, grasslands 10%-25% Asphat (black top 5%-10% Cancel 17-27 Moon Water bodies 10%-60% (varies with Sun altitude) Earth's albedo (average) 31% Dark roof 8%-18% Light roof 35%-50% Brick, stone 20%-40%
Transcribed Image Text:Discussion Question: Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures Albedo values (% reflected) Fresh snow 80%-95% Grass 25-30% Forests 10%-20% Crops, grasslands 10%-25% Asphat (black top 5%-10% Cancel 17-27 Moon Water bodies 10%-60% (varies with Sun altitude) Earth's albedo (average) 31% Dark roof 8%-18% Light roof 35%-50% Brick, stone 20%-40%
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