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When an object absorbs radiant energy, its temperature increases.
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True
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Advection refers to vertical convection motions.
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False. (horizontal)
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The inclination of the Earth's axis is 0degree on the equinox dates.
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False
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As an object cools, the wavelengths of its maximum radiation shorten.
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False.
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Distance variations between the Earth and Sun are extremely important in understanding seasonal temperature variations.
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False
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Snow-covered surfaces have a low albedo.
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False
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The equator recieves vertical rays from the Sun year round.
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False
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Seasonal temperature variations are due primarily to the changing distance between the Earth and Sun.
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False
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The atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide.
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True
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A 300-meter-thick cloud cover can reflect no more than 14% of incoming solar radiation.
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False
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Fairbanks, Alaska, has more hours of daylight in June than Miami, Florida.
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True
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Heat transfer by convection in the atmosphere is usually downward, from air to ground.
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False
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The wind speed in the atmosphere is dependent on the Earth's orbital motion.
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False
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The most important atmospheric gas which causes the greenhouse effect for the Earth is water vapor.
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False
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Sun angle is the angular distance from the observer's horizon to the sun at noon.
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True
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