4.7 Solar Radiation & Earth's Seasons + 4.8 Earth's Geography & Climate + 4.9 El Niño & La Niña
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proportion of light that is reflected by a surface
Albedo
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amount of solar radiation reaching an area(measured in Watts/m^2)
Insolation
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land that has become drier because a higher elevation area blocks preciptation
Rain shadow
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disrupt wind and produce rain shadow effect
Mountain geographical effect
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moderate temperature and add moisture to the air
ocean geographical effect
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large ocean circle patterns due to global wind
Gyers
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areas of ocean where winds blow warm surface water away, drawing up colder water
Upwelling Zones
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