The Coriolis effect occurs because of this characteristic of the earth:
A) its dense core. B) its rotation. C) its magnetic field. D) its atmosphere.
Question 2
Overnight temperatures are warmer when the air is humid because:
A) water vapor and clouds cause the Earth system to have a higher nighttime albedo.
B) water vapor is a good absorber of incoming shortwave radiation, causing more energy to be stored during the day.
C) water vapor is good at scattering longwave radiation.
D) water vapor is a good absorber of outgoing longwave radiation.