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Which of the following is a primary factor that affects climate?
Which of the following is a primary factor that affects climate?
- The rotation of the Earth
- The phases of the moon
- The number of stars in the sky
- Ocean currents (correct)
How does the greenhouse effect influence climate?
How does the greenhouse effect influence climate?
- It traps heat and warms the Earth's surface (correct)
- It prevents solar radiation from reaching the Earth
- It has no impact on climate
- It causes cooling of the atmosphere
What is the role of altitude in determining climate?
What is the role of altitude in determining climate?
- Higher altitudes have lower temperatures (correct)
- Higher altitudes have higher temperatures
- Altitude has no impact on climate
- Altitude only affects precipitation
What are the two main types of factors that affect climate?
What are the two main types of factors that affect climate?
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Which factor refers to human activities that impact climate?
Which factor refers to human activities that impact climate?
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What plays a significant role in shaping local climate conditions?
What plays a significant role in shaping local climate conditions?
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What is the term for factors that stem from human activities and impact climate?
What is the term for factors that stem from human activities and impact climate?
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Which factor is primarily responsible for the warming of the Earth's surface?
Which factor is primarily responsible for the warming of the Earth's surface?
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What is the term for factors such as volcanic eruptions and solar radiation that are not attributable to human activities?
What is the term for factors such as volcanic eruptions and solar radiation that are not attributable to human activities?
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