Asked by Caitlin Wright on Jul 26, 2024
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Climate is due to temperature and rainfall that in turn are determined by
A) variations in the solar radiation received on a spherical Earth.
B) the tilt of the Earth's axis as it rotates about the sun.
C) the distribution of landmasses and oceans.
D) the topography or landscape, such as mountains.
E) All of the answer choices describe factors that affect climate.
Climate
The average weather conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind, in a region over a long period.
Solar Radiation
The electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation, which warms the Earth and enables photosynthesis.
Earth's Axis
An imaginary line around which Earth rotates, extending between the North and South Poles.
- Discern the effects of landforms and climatic patterns on the structure of biomes and ecosystems.
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Stephen YarbroJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the factors listed (variations in solar radiation, tilt of Earth's axis, distribution of landmasses and oceans, topography) have an impact on climate. Therefore, the best choice is E.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the effects of landforms and climatic patterns on the structure of biomes and ecosystems.