Assuming there is no feedback and greenhouse effect, estimate Earth's average temperature when there is a 5W/m² increase in solar radiation. (Use the solar radiation in two-box model)

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A: As the height increases distance from sun decreases due to which temperature increases.

Q: What exactly is thermal pollution?

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A: At high air mobility the way of heat returning is improved due to conduction.

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Q: Why is the temperature fairly constant for land masses surrounded by large bodies of water?

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Q: Difference between convection and conduction? Site some examples please.

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