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hubes95

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The average insolation received by the thermopause when Earth is at its average distance from the sun is known as the
 
  A) solar constant. B) energy balance.
  C) incoming solar radiation. D) solar wind input to the atmosphere.

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The annual temperature range of South Georgia Island is low despite its high latitude because the island's climate
 
  A) is influenced by the ocean.
  B) has higher than average precipitation that mitigates against the extreme cold weather.
  C) is dominated by dry, frigid air masses year-round.
  D) receives blasts of Antarctic air in the winter months.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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