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Chapter 10 Climate: Weather and Earth's Surface Warming

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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?

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?

Solar luminescence

Terrestrial radiation

Sunlight units

Insolation (correct)

Why does the temperature change throughout the day?

Due to changes in solar altitude Signup and view all the answers

What is the Earth's primary source of heat?

Solar radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate relative humidity?

$\frac{\text{atmospheric humidity}}{\text{atmospheric vapor content}}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has a significant impact on climate due to its effect on the heating of Earth's surface?

Altitude Signup and view all the answers

In the context of climate, what does 'El Niño' refer to?

An abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

How does 'distance from the sea' affect climate?

It moderates temperature changes due to the large heat capacity of water Signup and view all the answers

Which global climate phenomenon is associated with cooling of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean?

La Niña Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'topography' play in influencing climate?

It modifies air masses and precipitation patterns Signup and view all the answers