EES Final Exam

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What is the role of water in energy transfer?

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Water acts as an agent of energy transfer by absorbing heat from the sun and releasing it into the atmosphere, influencing weather patterns.

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How does Earth's axial tilt affect seasons?

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Earth’s axis tilt results in varying sunlight angles, causing seasonal changes.

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What happens to incoming solar radiation when it reaches Earth's atmosphere?

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Incoming solar radiation is absorbed, heating Earth’s surface and driving weather systems.

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What property of water allows it to effectively transfer energy?

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Water has a high heat capacity, which allows it to absorb and release large amounts of heat.

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What human activities contribute to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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Deforestation and industrialization contribute to an increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases, impacting the climate.

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Define greenhouse gases.

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and climate change.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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How does the distance of Earth from the Sun affect temperature?

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While Earth's orbit changes its distance from the Sun, it is primarily the axial tilt that causes seasonal temperature variations.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer filters harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun, protecting living organisms on Earth.

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Explain the concept of heat capacity.

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Heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance by a given amount.