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Using latitude as a guide, match these locations with the proper description of the radiation budget at the top of the atmosphere.

. strong radiation surplus
. radiation budget is balanced
. extreme radiation deficit
. moderate radiation deficit

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Transcribed Image Text:120 140 60 160 E180 W 160 140 120 100 40 20 wO'E 20 40 60 80 100 80 60 1014 120 80 60 60 40 40 20 20 20 40 A 40 60 D 60 80 120" 140 160 E180'W 160 120 100 80 80 120 140 60 40 20 wo'E 20 40 60 80 100
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  1. Strong Radiation Surplus - A:  The strong surplus of radiation takes place between the latitudes of 35°N - 35°S - (A). The incoming solar radiation exceeds outgoing terrestrial radiation and a surplus of energy does exist from latitude extending from 35°North to 35°South in the northern and southern hemispheres.
  2.  Balanced Radiation Budget - C: The balance in the radiation budget takes place at the 0° Latitude of the equatorial zone. When there is a balance between the annual values of net incoming shortwave and net outgoing longwave radiation from the South Pole to the North Pole, then the balance in radiation is obtained.
  3. Moderate Radiation Deficit - D: The moderate radiation deficit exists at 35° to 60 °N/S latitude in areas with moderate energy deficits. The energy deficit tends to occur when the outgoing terrestrial longwave radiation exceeds the income solar shortwave radiation.
  4. Extreme Radiation Deficit - B: In the case of extreme radiation, the similar phenomena of energy deficit tends to occur when the outgoing terrestrial longwave radiation exceeds the income solar shortwave radiation. The extreme radiation deficit occurs at the latitudes extending from 60° to 90°  N/S latitudes.
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