On the Average, How Much of the Sun's Energy That

question 38

Multiple Choice

On the average, how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by Earth is absorbed by the atmosphere and clouds?

• A) 20%
• B) 30%
• C) 40%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Declarative Memory

The aspect of human memory that involves the recall of facts and events, known as 'knowing what', contrasted with procedural memory, which is 'knowing how'.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which is the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

CREB

A cellular transcription factor that activates gene expression in response to various stimuli, playing a key role in many cellular processes including memory formation.

Gene Transcription

The process by which the DNA sequence of a gene is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA), initiating protein synthesis.