Natural Factors that Maintain Earth's Climate

Question 1

wWhat is the Albedo Effect?

Answer 1

The Albedo Effect refers to the measure of how much sunlight is reflected by a surface.

Question 2

What is the Natural greenhouse effect?

Answer 2

The Natural greenhouse effect is the warming that occurs when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth toward space.

Question 3

What is the Solar cycle?

Answer 3

The Solar cycle is the cycle of solar activity, including changes in the Sun’s radiation and magnetic field.

Question 4

What is Solar minimum?

Answer 4

Solar minimum is the period in the solar cycle when solar activity is at its lowest.

Question 5

What is Solar maximum?

Answer 5

Solar maximum is the period in the solar cycle when solar activity is at its highest.

Question 6

What is the Polar region?

Answer 6

The Polar region refers to the areas around the North and South poles, characterized by extreme cold.

Question 7

What is the Equator region?

Answer 7

The Equator region is the area around the Earth’s equator, characterized by a warm climate.