Why is a lag found in daily temperature patterns? Discuss the roles of different sources of surface heating

What will be an ideal response?


The warmest time of the day occurs after insolation has been absorbed and emitted to the atmosphere from the ground, not at the moment of maximum insolation. As long as the incoming energy exceeds the outgoing energy, air temperatures continue to increase until incoming energy begins to dissipate.

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A)Sahelanthropus tchadensis B)Homo sapiens C)Homo erectus D)Orrorin tugenensis E)Ardepithecus kadabba

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New York City has its greatest length of daylight on:

A) June 21. B) December 21. C) March 21. D) September 22.

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Most forests in the temperate rain forest are old growth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of these creates the greatest risk of premature death in the U.S.?

A. lifestyle choices B. chemical exposure C. suicidal tendencies D. biological hazards

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