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Quick questions on The global energy balance explained: H2 Geography
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What is the latitudinal energy balance?Show answer
The surface and atmosphere gain energy as shortwave radiation and lose it as longwave radiation. Comparing the two across latitudes:
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Explain why insolation per unit area decreases from the equator toward the poles. [3 marks]
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State the latitude near which the energy budget changes from surplus to deficit, and explain its significance. [2 marks]
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Outline how the natural greenhouse effect warms the surface. [3 marks]
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