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.
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What are jamaica's climate regions
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it is tropical (hot/humid)
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Which greenhouse gas is the most powerful absorber of radiation emitted by Earth
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water vapor
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What is the name of a semi-arid climate
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steppe climate
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Why can radio telescopes be used 24 hours a day
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Radio signals are not overpowered by daytime sunlight as are
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Increased altitude generally causes lower what
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Tempartures.
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Why do marine west coast climates have much precipitation
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Marine west coast climates have much precipitation because
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What are polar climates characterized by
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low rates of evaporation(novanet/Gradpoint)
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Which statement best explains how global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes
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Ocean temperatures will increase .
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What is the shape of a middle-latitude cyclone
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Mid-latitude cyclones are typically comma-shaped.
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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