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Weather
The conditions of a certain place at a certain time, focusing on the present.
Climate
Averages and long-term patterns of temperature and weather over large areas of land.
Solar Radiation
Electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun that warms 99.97% of the Earth's surface.
Solar Cycles
Time periods of approximately 11 years during which the sun undergoes changes in activity.
Daylight Distribution
Every location on Earth receives the same amount of daylight per year, but solar radiation varies due to the Earth's tilt.
Earth's Wobble
A slight change in the Earth's orientation and tilt, affecting its position relative to the "north star."
Atmosphere
Composed of three distinct layers that block and reflect most solar radiation.
Troposphere
The lowest layer of the atmosphere, containing most of Earth's living life.
Stratosphere
The middle layer of the atmosphere, home to the ozone layer that absorbs UV-C and UV-B rays.
Ozone Layer
A region in the stratosphere containing O3 that absorbs or scatters harmful UV rays.
Mesosphere
The highest layer of the atmosphere, which is least protected against radiation.
Albedo
The reflectivity of the Earth; higher albedo indicates more light is reflected, helping to control the planet's heat.
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