10 Questions
Why do different parts of the world receive different amounts of radiation from the Sun?
Due to the curvature of the Earth
Which one of these is the main source of heat for the Earth?
The Sun
What causes the differential heating of different parts of the world?
The Earth's rotation
What is the effect of the tilt of the Earth on the polar regions?
They experience continuous darkness during winter
What is the role of global atmospheric circulation?
To distribute heat evenly across the Earth
What is the main reason for the formation of three large atmospheric cells in both hemispheres?
The Earth's rotation
What is the function of the thermal gradient between the equator and the poles?
To redistribute heat across the Earth
What happens to the outgoing heat radiation from the Earth polewards of 40 degrees latitude?
It decreases
What is the role of global atmospheric circulation in preventing extreme temperatures at the equator and the poles?
To distribute heat and prevent extreme temperatures
What does the reflectivity or albedo of the underlying surface determine?
The amount of radiation used for heating the Earth
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