Define insolation and reradiation, and describe how these interact to warm Earth

What will be an ideal response?


Insolation refers to incoming solar radiation whereas reradiation refers to out-going radiation after it has entered into the Earth's atmosphere. The long wave radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere resulting in energy becoming thermal.

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Up until about 12,000 years ago, human populations were primarily limited by

A) widespread disease. B) the availability of food. C) limits of transportation. D) widespread warfare.

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Periods are subdivided into

A. time zones B. ages C. eras D. epochs

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Carbon monoxide is the most abundant primary air pollutant in the United States

? a. True b. False

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