Question 34 pts
What best explains the general pattern of Earth's climate, warm at the equator and cold at the poles?
Group of answer choices
global circulation patterns bring cold air to the polar regions
the sun is farther away from the poles than the equator
oceanic circulation patterns bring cold water to the polar region
the curvature of the earth causes solar energy to strike the poles obliquely, with relatively little heating
Question 44 pts
Deserts typically form at _____ latitude where _____.
Group of answer choices
75 degrees; rising air picks up moisture
60 degrees; warm dry air ascends
0 degrees; there is intense sunlight
30 degrees; warm dry air descends
Question 64 pts
An __________ species can be monitored to gauge the health of its environment.
Group of answer choices
exotic
indicator
endemic
endangered
Question 84 pts
Gross primary productivity (g-C/m2) is highest in the __________ U.S.
Group of answer choices
NE
SE
SW
NW
Question 34 pts
What best explains the general pattern of Earth's climate, warm at the equator and cold at the poles?
Answer- the sun is farther away from the poles than the equator.
Since earth at equator receives direct sunlight , hence it is warmer. And poles receives sunlight in such a way that poles receive less intensity of sun hence they are cold regions.
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Question 34 pts What best explains the general pattern of Earth's climate, warm at the equator...
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