What is albedo? How does it influence climate?
What will be an ideal response?
The reflectivity of a surface (expressed as a decimal fraction or percent) is called the surface albedo. The reflectivity of an entire planet is called the planetary albedo. Increased albedo causes a decrease in temperature (a negative coupling).
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The three aspects of a tropical cyclone that can cause property damage and loss of life are ____________,
____________, and ____________ ____________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What period had the greatest amount of cratonic formation?
A) Hadean B) Proterozoic Eon C) Archean Eon D) Phanerozoic Eon
The temperature of a red giant increases rapidly because ________
A) fusion increases and gives off heat B) endothermic chemical reactions occur C) exothermic chemical reactions occur D) friction from the collapse creates heat E) gravitational energy is converted to heat
Explain why it is important not to base opinions of global warming on a specific weather event, such as an extremely cold winter in North America. Provide examples to support your answer
What will be the ideal response?