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jenna1

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An analemma is used to:
 a. plot the movement of Earth around the sun.
  b. determine the amount of incoming solar radiation.
  c. Estimate the circumference of Earth.
  d. show the declination of the sun throughout the year.

Question 2

Why is climate so varied within highland regions?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Local conditions depend on a number of factors that change over small distances, such as elevation and exposure, and are affected by orographic precipitation and wind patterns.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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