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Earth's Energy Balance

Almost all life and atmospheric processes depend on energy from the Sun. Earth receives only a tiny share of that energy, but it is enough to heat the atmosphere unequally. Unequal heating creates…

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This section covers Earth's Energy Balance as part of The Atmosphere in Grade 11 Geography. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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