In equatorial and tropic regions, energy surpluses prevail, whereas energy deficits prevail at higher latitudes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?
A) Weather is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time, whereas climate is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.
B) Climate refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time, whereas weather refers to temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions of a given place at a given time.
C) Weather refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time, whereas climate refers to temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions of a given place at a given time.
D) Climate is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time, whereas weather is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.
E) Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.
Energy flow through an ecosystem.
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Energy in China
Activation energy
Comparison of energy consumption in developing and industrialized nations
Permafrost: High albedo, reflects as much as 90% of the Sun’s energy