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Earth rotates in an Easterly direction. Therefore, southward wind currents in the Northern Hemisphere appear to be deflected to the
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
Only 50% of solar energy reaches Earth's surface. What happened to the rest of it?
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
When a cold air mass is found under a warm air mass, the result is
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
What causes the wind deflection from the poles towards the equator?
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
Where would a rain forest most likely be found?
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
More solar energy reaches the equator than the poles because equatorial regions
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
What is the driving force for surface ocean currents?
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
Arctic tundra has an average temperature of -11 Celsius, and average precipitation of 20cm/year. Based on this, what conclusion can be made about the tundra?
West
receive sun rays closest to vertical
global winds
Temperature Inversion
rotation of Earth on its axis
near the equator
it is absorbed or reflected by the atmosphere
low biodiversity
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