What Was the Relationship Between Earth's Temperature and Incoming Solar

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was the relationship between Earth's temperature and incoming solar radiation between 1998 and 2014?

• A)Earth's temperature rose sharply during a period of constant incoming solar radiation.
• B)Earth's temperature rose slowly during a period of weaker solar energy.
• C)Both Earth's temperature and the amount of incoming solar radiation fell.
• D)Both Earth's temperature and the amount of incoming solar radiation rose.
• E)Earth's temperature remained constant during a period of stronger solar energy.

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Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Valence Shells

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Noble Gas

A group of chemical elements with similar properties under standard conditions; they are odorless, colorless, monatomic gases with very low chemical reactivity.

Electron Shell

The grouping of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom, where electrons exist in fixed energy levels.