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Which of the following is true about clouds?
Which of the following is true about clouds?
- Clouds act as a blanket and trap some of the energy emitted by Earth's surface (correct)
- Clouds only contribute to warming
- Clouds have no impact on Earth's energy balance
- Clouds are only found in the lower atmosphere
Clouds contribute to cooling because they
Clouds contribute to cooling because they
- Move across the planet and transport energy
- Spread the Sun's energy evenly over Earth's surface
- Trap energy emitted by Earth's surface
- Reflect some of the Sun's energy back to space (correct)
Why are clouds important for understanding Earth's climate?
Why are clouds important for understanding Earth's climate?
- Clouds only contribute to warming
- Clouds are responsible for all weather patterns
- Clouds are the key regulator of the planet's average temperature (correct)
- Clouds have no impact on Earth's climate
What is the role of cloud systems in spreading the Sun's energy?
What is the role of cloud systems in spreading the Sun's energy?
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What is the primary function of clouds?
What is the primary function of clouds?
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