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What is the main factor that influences the temperature on Earth?

How the sun's rays hit Earth

What is solar radiation?

Electromagnetic waves

What is the role of solar radiation in Earth's climate?

It plays a large role in Earth's climate

Why are the equator and polar regions different temperatures even though they receive the same amount of solar radiation?

<p>Earth is not warmed evenly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes Earth to have seasons?

<p>The angle of the sun's rays as Earth orbits the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

<p>The electromagnetic spectrum refers to the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are low frequency waves?

<p>Low frequency waves are low-energy waves with a long wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are high frequency waves?

<p>High frequency waves are high-energy waves with a short wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of energy carried by an electromagnetic wave?

<p>The frequency of the electromagnetic wave determines how much energy it carries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can X-rays and ultraviolet radiation be dangerous?

<p>X-rays and ultraviolet radiation can be dangerous because they carry so much energy that if they enter your body, they can damage your cells and cause problems like cancer and deformities in DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is solar radiation?

<p>Solar radiation is the light and energy transmitted from the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is solar radiation beneficial?

<p>Solar radiation is beneficial because it provides warmth, food for plants, and contributes to our overall well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

<p>The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of different types of light waves emitted from the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do light waves differ from ocean waves?

<p>Light waves are vibrations of electromagnetic fields, while ocean waves are vibrations of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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