Part B What factor best explains the higher net radiation values in the eastern
ID: 287149 • Letter: P
Question
Part B What factor best explains the higher net radiation values in the eastern United States compared to those in the Sahara Desert? View Available Hint(s) O It is the high-sun season in North America The Sahara is adjacent to a large body of water. The Sahara is at a lower latitude than the eastern United States. Greater cloud cover is present in the Sahara Desert. There are greater amounts of vegetation in the eastern United States than in the Sahara. O Submit Previous Answers Request Answer XIncorrect; One attempt remaining; Try AgainExplanation / Answer
ANSWER is : There are greater amounts of vegetation in the eastern United States than in the Sahara
EXPLANATION :
Earth's net radiation is the balance between incoming and outgoing energy at the top of the atmosphere.
The higher net radiation values in the eastern United States compared to those in the Sahara Desert
Deserts are hot as there is lack of water. As sun shines on the ground then all of the absorbed sunlight cause raise of the ground temperature.
And if there was moisture in the soil then heat would go into evaporation of some of the water, that requires heat to accomplish, therefore the soil is cooler.
Lack of water causes lack of vegetation that causes water to evaporate as part of photosynthesis.