Polar latitude heating is heavily impacted by seasonal variations of solar radiation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
Mid-latitude heating is influenced by seasonal fluctuations in solar radiation. This occurs because of
the direction of Earth's tilt in relation to the sun. The Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes can receive
three times the amount of light energy in June as it does in December. Information can be found in the
section The Atmosphere Moves in Response to Uneven Solar Heating and Earth's Rotation
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