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Question #1
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The Earth's atmosphere is heated mainly by:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Earth's atmosphere is mainly heated by longwave terrestrial radiation (infrared radiation) emitted by the Earth's surface after it absorbs solar radiation. The atmosphere is mostly transparent to shortwave solar radiation.
The Earth's atmosphere is mainly heated by longwave terrestrial radiation (infrared radiation) emitted by the Earth's surface after it absorbs solar radiation. The atmosphere is mostly transparent to shortwave solar radiation.
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What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific is higher than normal and in the western Pacific is lower than normal?
Correct Answer: Option B
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La Niña is associated with higher than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and lower than normal pressure in the western Pacific.
La Niña is associated with higher than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and lower than normal pressure in the western Pacific.
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What is the name of the phenomenon where the sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are warmer than normal for a period of 10-30 years?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Pacific Decadal Oscillation is a long-term climate pattern where sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are warmer than normal for a period of 10-30 years.
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation is a long-term climate pattern where sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are warmer than normal for a period of 10-30 years.
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