The Annual Temperature Range Is Quite Small near the Equator

question 108

Multiple Choice

The annual temperature range is quite small near the equator.This is true primarily because:

• A)solar radiation is nearly uniform all year.
• B)the earth emits more infrared energy at these locations.
• C)low pressure systems are almost never present.
• D)the elevation of most land areas there is near sea level.
• E)wind speeds tend to be always slow.

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Definitions:

Event B

An occurrence or outcome within a statistical experiment to which a probability can be assigned.

Mutually Exclusive

A characteristic of events that cannot occur at the same time, indicating a clear separation or distinction between them.

Collectively Exhaustive

A property of a set of events that ensures all possible outcomes are covered, leaving no possibility out.

Probability

A numerical measure of the likelihood of a specific event occurring, ranging from 0 to 1.