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Why is Barrow, Alaska colder than El Paso, Texas during the summer?

• Barrow is closer to the equator.

• Barrow receives less direct sunlight.

• Barrow has a higher average temperature.

• Barrow is at a lower latitude.

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What is the main source of energy that warms Earth's atmosphere and surface?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Tidal energy

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What is the effect of Earth's curved surface on solar energy distribution?

• It causes even heating across the planet.

• It results in more solar energy at the poles.

• It leads to uneven heating of the surface.

• It prevents solar energy from reaching the equator.

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What happens to sunlight at the poles compared to the equator?

• Sunlight is more direct at the poles.

• Sunlight spreads over a smaller area at the poles.

• Sunlight spreads over a larger area at the poles.

• Sunlight is more intense at the poles.

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What is the primary way energy from the sun warms the Earth?

• Through conduction

• Through convection

• Through radiation

• Through reflection

What happens to warm air in the atmosphere?

• It becomes more dense and sinks

• It becomes less dense and rises

• It stays at the same level

• It cools down immediately

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What effect does the sun's uneven warming of the Earth have on the atmosphere?

• It creates conduction currents

• It causes the Earth to cool down

• It creates convection currents

• It stops air movement

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What role does Earth's surface play in the warming of the atmosphere?

• It reflects all solar energy

• It absorbs solar energy and warms the air above it

• It cools the air above it

• It blocks solar energy

What drives the water cycle on Earth according to the hydrosphere?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Tidal energy

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What is the role of currents in the ocean?

• They only move cold water from the poles to the equator.

• They only move warm water from the equator to the poles.

• They move warm water from the equator to the poles and cool water from the poles to the equator.

• They do not affect water movement.

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