The amount of solar energy reaching Earth is called

A) solar forcing.
B) weather.
C) sunspot activity.
D) solar irradiance.


Answer: D) solar irradiance.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. requires more expert knowledge about individual pest-crop situations b. is faster acting c. requires more fertilizer and irrigation d. is more expensive e. requires more labor

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A 30-kg girl and a 25-kg boy face each other on friction-free roller blades. The girl pushes the boy, who moves away at a speed of 1.0 m/s. The girl's speed is

A) 0.45 m/s. B) 0.55 m/s. C) 0.83 m/s. D) 1.2 m/s.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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