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Climatology and Climate Changes

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In polar areas solar radiation strikes Earth at a

In polar areas, solar radiation strikes Earth at a small angle. The dissipation of light in the Earth's atmosphere is increased when it falls at a shallow angle.

What are jamaica's climate regions

it is tropical (hot/humid)

Which greenhouse gas is the most powerful absorber of radiation emitted by Earth

water vapor

What is the name of a semi-arid climate

steppe climate

Why can radio telescopes be used 24 hours a day

Radio signals are not overpowered by daytime sunlight as are optical signals, thus 24 hour operation.

Increased altitude generally causes lower what

Tempartures.

Temperatures*

Savage ^

Why do marine west coast climates have much precipitation

Marine west coast climates have much precipitation because

What are polar climates characterized by

low rates of evaporation(novanet/Gradpoint)

Which statement best explains how global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes

Ocean temperatures will increase .

What is the shape of a middle-latitude cyclone

Mid-latitude cyclones are typically comma-shaped.

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