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Why is the Earth heated primarily by radiation from the Earth's surface?
 
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How can the changing location of continents affect climate change?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Although shortwave radiation can penetrate the atmosphere, longwave radiation such as that radiated by the Earth cannot and gets trapped by certain gases in the atmosphere.

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Answer: Continents can shift poleward over time, changing the climate on them. Also, moving landmasses can change oceanic currents, which can change heat transfer patterns around the globe.


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