IQ1. You will need to set up a spreadsheet to calculate the surface temperature of the three planets in the table below, assuming radiative balance and a perfect blackbody radiation for cooling (emissivity = 1). We call this Tg in the table below. Fill in the values below from your individual assignment instructions on Canvas and calculate T Greenhouse observed T calculated T effect (K) distance to suf planet sun (AU) albedo (K) for e=1 surf Venus 0.81 0.62 740 260 Earth 1.00 0.29 288 250 Mars 1.52 0.16 244 20 1Q2. Based on your answers above, comparing Tsurf with TBB, answer the following questions a) What words would you use to describe the greenhouse effect on Venus? b) Compare the greenhouse effect on Earth versus Mars. What do you think makes the difference here?

Express the approximate thickness of the stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere in terms of the thickness of the troposphere (at the equator).

Which of the following would NOT reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the United States? Discontinuing the use of natural gas, and using nuclear power to replace it. Discontinuing the use of nuclear power, and using natural gas to replace it. Discontinuing the use of coal, and using nuclear power to replace it. Discontinuing the use of coal, and using natural gas to replace it.

Imagine 2 locations, a snowy one, and a warm one. Both locations have a water vapor amount of 7 g/kg in the air. Which location is more humid percent-wise and why?

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What can make storms dangerous?

In the winter, cold air is brought into homes and is heated. How does the relative humidity of that air change