Totally. Earth's climate systems are driven by the electromagnetic radiation that comes from the Sun. The incoming radiation that comes from the Sun is reflected by the clouds, passes through Earth's surface, or is even absorbed by the planet's atmosphere. The atmosphere warms thanks to the chemical reactions of larger aerosol particles in the atmosphere absorbing this radiation.
The most appropriate unit for describing a 26 mile marathon run would be C. Kilometre. As kilometres can be easily utilized and converted to miles and vice-versa.
