Why is the Earth heated primarily by radiation from the Earth's surface?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Although shortwave radiation can penetrate the atmosphere, longwave radiation such as that radiated by the Earth cannot and gets trapped by certain gases in the atmosphere.

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A) subduction of the thicker plate B) formation of thrust faults C) increasing thickness of crust D) formation of mountains

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What is the source of energy that drives a hurricane?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following chemicals, when pure, will have different properties if it is synthesized in the laboratory than if it is obtained from a natural source?

A) ethanol B) taxol C) vitamin C D) none of these

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Groundwater is important as an erosional agent

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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