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Mimi

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Which of the following would be true for the net radiation balance in a midlatitude location?
 
  A) Net R is constant throughout the year.
  B) There is a surplus of Net R during the summer and a deficit during the winter.
  C) There is a deficit of Net R during the summer and a surplus during the winter.
  D) The season at which surpluses and deficits occur varies from one year to the next.

Question 2

NET R values are positive
 
  A) during the night when +LW is at a maximum.
  B) after dusk due to a lag effect of outgoing infrared radiation.
  C) during daylight hours, peaking just after noon with the peak of insolation.
  D) during the daylight hours, peaking just after sunrise.


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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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