Author Question: On the average, how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by the earth system is reflected to ... (Read 78 times)

RRMR · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

On the average, how much of the Sun's energy that is intercepted by the earth system is reflected to space?

A) 30 percent B) 45 percent C) 25 percent D) 19 percent E) 51 percent

Question 2

Write a generalization relating the spacing of isobars to wind speed.

What will be an ideal response?

tofugiraffe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

The spacing of the isobars indicates the amount of pressure change occurring over a given distance. A steep pressure gradient, with closely spaced isobars, means faster wind speeds. A weak pressure gradient, with far-spaced isobars, means slower wind speeds.