1what happens to the incoming solar radiation after it is reflected off the surface of the earth?

the wavelength is longer.

it speeds up.

the wavelength is shorter.

it slows down.

2 in addition to temperature, what other factor is taken into consideration to classify climatic regions?

ocean currents

precipitation

altitude

distance from bodies of water

3 what effect can a very large volcanic eruption have on earth's climate?

it will cool the earth's surface as radiation from the sun is blocked from entering the atmosphere.

it will warm the earth's surface as more lava is released by the volcanic eruption.

it will cool the earth's surface as more snow will fall with the presence of more condensation nuclei.

it will warm the earth's surface as more heat is trapped by the dust particles.

4 el niño begins with which of the following?

the eastward movement of winds and currents in the pacific

upwelling of cold ocean water

heavy mudslides in california and tornadoes in florida

the westward movement of winds and currents in the pacific

5 what impact does el niño have on the fishing industry?

an increase in the number of sea birds depletes the fish supply.

nutrients no longer come to the surface, so fish die or migrate.

fishermen are unable to fish with the intense winds and currents.

ocean temperatures are too warm for some fish.

6 countries such as australia and indonesia will experience heavier than normal rains during which of the following?

ice ages

el niño

la niña

interglacial periods