Question

which of the following is an effect of the varying input of solar radiation along the temperate mid latitudes throughout the year?
choose 1 answer:
a varying solar radiation does not impact air temperature nor evaporation.
b varying solar radiation causes seasonal changes in air temperature but not in evaporation.
c varying solar radiation causes seasonal changes in evaporation but not air temperature.
d varying solar radiation causes seasonal changes in air temperature and evaporation.

Explanation:

Solar radiation is a key factor in determining air temperature. Higher solar radiation leads to higher air temperatures. Evaporation is also affected by solar radiation as more heat (from solar radiation) increases the rate of evaporation. So, varying solar radiation throughout the year (due to Earth's tilt and orbit) causes seasonal changes in both air temperature and evaporation in temperate mid - latitudes.

Answer:

D. Varying solar radiation causes seasonal changes in air temperature and evaporation.