GEOG 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Alternative Hypothesis, Barometer, Solar Irradiance
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There is no relationship between slope orientation and solar radiation. There is a relationship between slope orientation and solar radiation. There is more insolation on south facing slopes than north- facing slopes. One could calculate the average insolation for northern and southern slopes and apply a statistical test. Vegetation may be more lush on southern-facing slopes due to the relationship between insolation and slope orientation. Southern-facing slopes may be warmer and provide a better environment for vegetation to grow if we are located in the northern hemisphere: this week. Chapter 3 atmosphere and surface energy balances. Read background info: chapter 3 earth"s modern atmosphere. Function of the atmosphere: atmospheric pressure. Function of the weight of the overlaying layer. Use a barometer to measure this variable. Average variation of pressure with altitude within the atmosphere. Within lower troposphere, average rate of pressure decrease with altitude is. Average surface barometric pressure in mb for a) january.
