Define beam depletion
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A high solar angle allows sunlight to pass through the atmosphere with a relatively short path. Lower sun angles such as those near sunrise and sunset require that the energy pass through more of the atmosphere. This increase in atmospheric mass results in a greater depletion of energy.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
There are many beautiful beaches in Italy.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The World Bank was established in 1944 to ________
A) fund economic development such as dams and irrigation projects in developing nations B) provide ease of banking for multinational corporations C) fund international projects for developed nations, including dams on international rivers, multinational irrigation projects, and the spraying of herbicides and insecticides D) fund international environmental studies of issues such as pollution and global warming E) help weak governments by loaning money to heads of state for military infrastructure