As the Average Surface Temperature of the Earth Rises, the Northern

question 26

Multiple Choice

As the average surface temperature of the Earth rises, the Northern hemisphere of the Earth is warming more rapidly than the Southern hemisphere because

• A) the Northern hemisphere contains more landmass which more readily absorbs solar radiation
• B) during summer in the Northern hemisphere, the Earth is closer to the Sun
• C) there is less ice in Arctic regions compared to the Antarctic regions so less radiation is reflected out into space
• D) there are more clouds in the Southern hemisphere to reflect solar radiation out into space

---

Definitions:

United States Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, established pursuant to Article III of the U.S. Constitution, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving matters of federal law.

Justices

Judges of the highest courts, particularly those within a country's supreme court, responsible for interpreting the law.

Choice-of-Law Clause

A provision in a contract that specifies which jurisdiction's laws will be applied to interpret the contract.

Breach of Contract

The failure of one party to fulfill the terms agreed upon in a contract, justifying legal action for enforcement or damages by the other party.