Explain why it is cold in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is closest to the Sun

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The orientation of the hemisphere with regard to the Sun is the main cause of the seasons, not the varying Earth-Sun distance

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Which of the following is not a reason for the energy deficit in the polar regions?

A) low sun angle B) diffuse insolation C) up to six months without insolation D) high albedo due to snow and ice E) little seasonal variability

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According to biologist Quentin Atkinson, the world's languages originated in

A) North America. B) South America. C) Europe. D) Asia. E) Africa.

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List the major bodies of water for the African region:

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What type includes insects, worms, and marine animals, among others, comprising over

90 percent of all animal species? A. endotherms B. vertebrates C. ectotherms D. angiosperms E. invertebrates

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