What is the latitude of the vertical (direct) rays of the Sun?
Figure 9-2: Earth–Sun relations on June solstice.
The above question is based on Figure 9-2, showing Earth–Sun relations on June 21.
What will be an ideal response?
23.5° N
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this crust? What will be an ideal response?
The countries of eastern Eurasia were at one time referred to as the Occident, from the Latin word for "facing the west" or "facing the sunset"
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following occurs in the cumulus stage of an ordinary cell thunderstorm?
A. Hail is common. B. Thunder and lightning frequently occur. C. Cool air near the ground rises. D. Moist air rushes upward and forms an updraft.
The small amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere
A. causes ice to melt. B. causes some of the sun's energy to be radiate to outer space. C. raises the average temperature of Earth about 30°C (60°F) higher than if the carbon dioxide was absent. D. None of these statements is correct.