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What is the term used to refer to the angle of the sun above the horizon?
What is the term used to refer to the angle of the sun above the horizon?
- Meridian altitude
- Zenith angle (correct)
- Ecliptic latitude
- Solar declination
How is climate different from weather?
How is climate different from weather?
- Climate describes atmospheric phenomena at a specific location, while weather is global in scope.
- Climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period, while weather is the day-to-day variation. (correct)
- Climate is predictable, while weather is random and chaotic.
- Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to long-term patterns.
What are terms used to refer to energy from the sun that is received on Earth's surface?
What are terms used to refer to energy from the sun that is received on Earth's surface?
- Solar luminescence
- Terrestrial radiation
- Sunlight units
- Insolation (correct)
Why does the temperature change throughout the day?
Why does the temperature change throughout the day?
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What is the Earth's primary source of heat?
What is the Earth's primary source of heat?
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What is the formula to calculate relative humidity?
What is the formula to calculate relative humidity?
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Which factor has a significant impact on climate due to its effect on the heating of Earth's surface?
Which factor has a significant impact on climate due to its effect on the heating of Earth's surface?
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In the context of climate, what does 'El Niño' refer to?
In the context of climate, what does 'El Niño' refer to?
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How does 'distance from the sea' affect climate?
How does 'distance from the sea' affect climate?
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Which global climate phenomenon is associated with cooling of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean?
Which global climate phenomenon is associated with cooling of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean?
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What role does 'topography' play in influencing climate?
What role does 'topography' play in influencing climate?
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