8.2.3 - Temperature
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What is insolation?
💡 Hint: Think about what energy comes from the sun.
What is the lapse rate?
💡 Hint: Remember how temperatures change when you climb a mountain.
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What does insolation refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what comes directly from the sun.
True or False: The Earth experiences a net gain of heat over time.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of the heat budget.
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Analyze how urban heat islands affect local temperature versus surrounding rural areas.
💡 Hint: Think about how city layouts differ from natural landscapes.
Discuss potential climate change impacts on the Earth's heat budget.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how increased emissions could affect the atmosphere.
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