The Climate System Quick Check
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Question
Which explains the differences in the distribution of solar energy on Earth’s surface?(1 point)
Responses
Earth’s solar energy is dependent on air currents.
Earth’s solar energy is dependent on air currents.
Earth’s gravitational force pulls the sun’s rays away from the equator.
Earth’s gravitational force pulls the sun’s rays away from the equator.
Earth’s climate system determines how much energy is absorbed from the sun.
Earth’s climate system determines how much energy is absorbed from the sun.
Earth’s curved shape and tilt on its axis do not allow the sun’s rays to fall evenly on its surface.
Earth’s curved shape and tilt on its axis do not allow the sun’s rays to fall evenly on its surface.
Earth’s curved shape and tilt on its axis do not allow the sun’s rays to fall evenly on its surface.
What is the purpose of all interactions among the components of a climate system?(1 point)
Responses
to transport different species of animals around the globe
to transport different species of animals around the globe
to transfer thermal energy around the world
to transfer thermal energy around the world
to create various weather patterns on Earth
to create various weather patterns on Earth
to assist human activities such as shipping and farming
to transfer thermal energy around the world
Which describes the average conditions of the atmosphere in one area over a long period of time?(1 point)
Responses
climate
climate
weather
weather
radiation
radiation
season
climate
Which describes what coastal development means?(1 point)
Responses
finding a way to sustain ocean food chains in spite of pollution
finding a way to sustain ocean food chains in spite of pollution
using land for a new purpose by constructing new buildings
using land for a new purpose by constructing new buildings
using land for a new purpose by tearing down new buildings
using land for a new purpose by tearing down new buildings
creating new ways of fighting ocean pollution