How is the air at the surface of the Earth heated? A. The air is heated by the sun.

B. The air is heated as solar energy is transferred to the equator and then dispersed to the two hemispheres.

C. The air is heated by the transfer of thermal energy from the ground below.

Place several e-field sensors at a few points on different equipotential lines, and look at the relationship between the electric field and the equipotential lines. which statement is true? 1-at any point, the electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential line at that point, and it is directed toward lines of higher voltages. 2-at any point, the electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential line at that point, and it is directed toward lines of lower voltages. 3-at any point, the electric field is parallel to the equipotential line at that point.

Daughter element the new element produced along with a decay particle in a nuclear transmutation 2. half-life the substance that decays in a nuclear transmutation 3. parent element the change of one chemical element into another by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment 4. transmutation the time required for the decay of one-half of the atoms in a sample of radioactive material

(10 pts! ) the major factor which causes seasonal weather changes on the earth is: a. elliptical orbit b. variation in distance from sun c. tilt of the axis d. atmosphere