Physical Geography

Spring 2005

Assignment: Chapter 4

1. Book Chapter 4 (from pp. 114-117):

Answer Questions: 5, 6 and 16

Define: Albedo and net radiation

2. Online Assignment:

Use the book web site- Chapter Four: Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_christopherson_geosystems_5/0,6339,389961-,00.html

Do the following, correct and submit your answers electronically:

1. True or False

2. Fill in the Blank

• Email me your answers to part one. Make sure you fill in my email so that your corrected quizzes are emailed to me for part 2.

3. Answer: Why is the sky blue?