To maintain a constant global average temperature, all of the sun's radiation that enters Earth's atmosphere must eventually be sent back to space. This is achieved through Earth's energy balance. ... ~50% of the incoming energy is absorbed by the earth's surface i.e. the land and oceans.

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The latitude in New York City is about 40 degrees north. Do the Sun’s rays ever shine directly overhead in New York City? Explai

Alona [7]

For continental U.S. the answer is never. Since the earth's rotation axis is tilted 23.5 degrees with respect to its orbital motion around the su, one would have to be less than 23.5 degrees above or below the equator to have the sun pass direclty overhead

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What are the<br> effect of wind on temperature of a place.

Alinara [238K]

Explanation:

Effects of Wind

on forecasted temperatures

At night, the earth's surface cools by radiating heat off to space. The strongest cooling takes place right near the surface while temperatures at roughly 3000 feet are actually warmer than those at the surface. On a windy night, some of the warmer air aloft is mixed down towards the surface. This occurs because the winds are faster aloft than at the surface.

To visualize this, place one hand over the other about six inches apart. The bottom hand represents the air near the surface and the top hand represents the warmer wind higher up. Move the bottom hand slowly and the upper hand faster (to indicate the faster winds aloft). The faster air above and slower air below causes the air to overturn or spin (as in the picture below). This overturning motion is how warmer air from above is transported downward on windy nights.

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2 years ago

40 points correct answer

-BARSIC- [3]

I think c is the answer

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