On average, the highest temperatures are found in high latitudes, because the Sun is highest in the sky in these areas, and therefore the intensity of solar radiation is highest

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE

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What is the relatively age between the Moon and the Earth?

a. The Moon is as old as the Earth b. The Moon is approximately 0.013 billion years older than the Earth c. There is no theory or evidence to determine which one is older d. The Moon is approximately 0.013 billion years younger than the Earth

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The Earth's coastlines are among the oldest geomorphological structures on the planet

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The term pressure gradient refers to:

A) change in pressure at a weather station over 3 hours time. B) change in pressure along a horizontal surface. C) change in pressure from the tropopause to sea level. D) highest and lowest pressures at a station. E) change in wind speed at the same station.

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The D climates are controlled by ____

a. small islands b. large landmasses c. ocean currents d. large bodies of water e. the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

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