In the Northern Hemisphere, explain how/why the Earth is closer to the sun in winter than during summer and yet winter is colder.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Spreading of radiation, Earth intercepts 6.7% more solar radiation at perihelion (January 3)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ________ is a circular illumination of the sky immediately surrounding the Moon, or in rarer instances, the Sun

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Most phytoplankton stay near the surface to absorb red light. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Describe the relationship between the paths of Atlantic tropical cyclones

and global wind patterns. What will be an ideal response?

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