The Lag of Extreme Temperatures with Respect to Minimum or Maximum

question 61

Multiple Choice

The lag of extreme temperatures with respect to minimum or maximum values of solar radiation is due to:

• A)the earth being covered mostly by water.
• B)the rotational motion of the earth.
• C)the influence of the total radiation balance
• D)absorption within the atmosphere
• E)the elliptical orbit of the earth.

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

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