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What is the term for the solar energy received by Earth's surface? |
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 Insolation |
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Which type of solar radiation is primarily responsible for heating the skin? |
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 Infrared radiation |
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True or False: 51% of the Sun’s total energy reaches Earth’s surface. |
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 True |
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What is the equilibrium between incoming solar radiation and outgoing terrestrial radiation called? |
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 Heat balance |
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Riddle: I am the reason for day and night, spinning on my axis, who am I? |
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 Earth |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the balance of solar energy absorbed by Earth and heat lost to space. |
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 Heat budget |
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Which zone receives direct vertical Sun rays, leading to maximum temperatures? |
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 Torrid Zone |
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Which factor affects temperature distribution by causing different heating rates of land and water? |
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 Differential Heating and Cooling of Land and Water |
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True or False: Water heats and cools faster than land. |
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 False. Land heats and cools faster than water. |
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What is the process called when heat is transferred through air or water movement? |
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 Convection |
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What is the primary reason polar regions are colder than equatorial regions? |
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 Sun rays strike at slanting angles in polar regions. |
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Fill in the blank: At higher altitudes, the air is ______, resulting in cooler temperatures. |
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 Thinner |
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Which type of current keeps certain coastal ports ice-free during winter? |
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 Warm currents |
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Riddle: I cover the sky, blocking sunlight and trapping heat; what am I? |
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 Clouds |
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What scale is used to measure temperature with 100 divisions? |
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 Centigrade scale |
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True or False: The diurnal range is the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures in a month. |
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 False. The diurnal range is the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures in a day. |
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Fill in the blank: The lines joining places with the same mean temperature are called ______. |
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 Isotherms |
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Which factor allows forests to stay cooler than deserts? |
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 Forest cover absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis. |
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What is the primary source of solar energy that affects Earth's climate? |
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 The Sun |
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Which zone lies between 66½° and 90° North and South? |
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 Frigid Zone |
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