The uneven distribution of insolation at the thermopause is caused by Earth's curvature, with only the subsolar point receiving sunlight from directly overhead

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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A) the flood plain B) the head waters C) the trunk stream D) near the outlet E) the drainage divide

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Which events are caused by the refraction of light through ice crystals?

a. rainbows and halos b. halos and the green flash c. halos and sundogs d. sundogs and sun pillars e. mirages and sundogs

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A positive externality arises in a situation where a third party, outside the transaction,

A. fails to allocate resources efficiently. B. suffers from a market transaction by others. C. benefits from a market transaction by others. D. pays a pollution tax to balance social costs.

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