It is warmer at the equator than at 80° N because
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the equator is closer to the sun
the equator receives more sunlight
the sun's energy is spread out over a smaller area at the equator
the sun's energy is spread out over a larger area at the equator
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What causes seasons?
the earth's rotation
the earth's tilt
the curved surface of the earth
the earth's orbit around the sun
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Warm air _____.
cools as it rises, then sinks back down
keeps rising until it leaves the troposphere
cools as it sinks, then rises into the atmosphere
does not move
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Wind is caused by ___.
the earth's tilt
the Coriolis effect
temperature differences
humidity
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Choose all the answers that apply.
Clouds:
form from condensation
reflect sunlight back into space
trap sunlight in the atmosphere
cause precipitation
are caused by the Coriolis effect
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Which of the following statements is true?
Low pressure is usually means nice weather.
Air pressure is the same over the entire earth.
Worldwide winds are caused by rising air at the poles and sinking air at the equator.
Coastal breezes occur because water heats and cools more slowly than land.
Answer:
Due to the tilt of the Earth, the Equator is closer to the sun so receives more of its energy. The Equator has a smaller surface area so heats up quickly compared to the poles.