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anjilletteb

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on: Jul 13, 2018
The constant plane in which Earth travels in its orbit around the sun is called the plane of the ____.
 
 a. equinox
  b. inclination
  c. ecliptic
  d. declination

Question 2

How much less solar radiation is received at 30oN latitude than at the equator?
 
 a. 87
  b. 50
  c. 25
  d. 13


Liddy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


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