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j.rubin

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It is true that
 A) water has a lower specific heat than land.
  B) water cools more rapidly than land.
  C) solar radiation absorbed by land is transmitted to greater depths than is solar energy absorbed by water.
  D) evaporation from water bodies increases temperature extremes.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

Compared to a nearby lower elevation location, a higher elevation location
 A) radiates a greater percentage of energy directly to space.
  B) typically has a higher daily maximum temperature.
  C) typically has a higher daily minimum temperature.
  D) has a denser atmosphere.
  E) all of the above



jonathanballen97

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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

A



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