It Is Warmer in Summer Than Winter Because

question 23

Multiple Choice

It is warmer in summer than winter because

• A) the Sun is higher in the sky and the days are shorter.
• B) the Sun is lower in the sky and sunlight passes through more atmosphere,thereby warming it more during summer.
• C) Earth is closer to the Sun in summer.
• D) the Sun is higher in the sky and the days are longer.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The measure of how quickly the general pricing for products and services advances, decreasing monetary purchasing power.

Unemployment Rate

The ratio of individuals without employment, yet are actively pursuing job opportunities in the labor force.

Disinflation

A decrease in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which prices for goods and services increase over time.

Phillips Curve

An economic concept that illustrates an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in the short run.