Describe the greenhouse effect in terms of radiant energy exchanges

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Shortwave energy from the sun passes through the atmosphere, is absorbed by Earth's surface, and is re-radiated as longwave energy, which is absorbed by the atmosphere, thus warming it.

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Suppose you observe lenticular clouds that appear to be motionless. Is the air in the vicinity of the cloud motionless? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the layers in the diagram below are rigid? 

A. 2 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2, and 3 D. All of them.

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On Mohs' scale of hardness your fingernail has a value of ________.

A. 5 B. 2½ C. 9 D. 6½ E. 12

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Many Latin American countries are trying to increase trade with China. Despite their best efforts, China does not seem to be interested

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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