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What is the role of solar energy in the formation of rain clouds?
What is the role of solar energy in the formation of rain clouds?
- Inducing evaporation of surface water (correct)
- Absorbing greenhouse gases
- Directly causing precipitation
- Heating up the Earth's surface
How does the concentration of solar energy differ between the equator and the poles?
How does the concentration of solar energy differ between the equator and the poles?
- Greater concentration at the equator due to direct sun rays (correct)
- Equal concentration across all latitudes
- No difference in solar energy distribution
- More concentration at the poles due to angle of sunlight
What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere?
- Reflecting heat back to space
- Trapping heat to warm the Earth (correct)
- Cooling down the Earth's surface
- Preventing sunlight from entering the atmosphere
How can an excessive amount of greenhouse gases impact global temperatures?
How can an excessive amount of greenhouse gases impact global temperatures?
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
What is the primary source of solar energy?
What is the primary source of solar energy?
How does solar energy reach the Earth's surface?
How does solar energy reach the Earth's surface?
What happens to solar radiation when it reaches the Earth's atmosphere?
What happens to solar radiation when it reaches the Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following is NOT a form of solar energy that reaches the Earth?
Which of the following is NOT a form of solar energy that reaches the Earth?
What is the term used to describe the solar energy that is reflected or radiated back from the Earth's surface?
What is the term used to describe the solar energy that is reflected or radiated back from the Earth's surface?
What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?
What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?
During the northern hemisphere's winter, which statement is true?
During the northern hemisphere's winter, which statement is true?
What is the significance of the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?
What is the significance of the Arctic Circle during the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere?
What is the relationship between day length and temperature in a particular region?
What is the relationship between day length and temperature in a particular region?
What is the overall average temperature on Earth?
What is the overall average temperature on Earth?
