Part 1 Latitude
The equator is ____ degrees Latitude.
0 degrees Latitude
Iceland during the winter receives (greater/less) of a solar angle, so it's colder and days are shorter.
less
Which earth material takes the longest to heat up?
Water
The imaginary axle that a planet spins on
axis
How is weather different than climate?
Weather is the day-to-day atmosphere conditions but climate is over a long period of time.
True or False: Solar angle at high latitudes is less because of the shape of Earth. The earth is a sphere so higher latitudes get less of a direct angle.
True
Which spot on Earth always receives the greatest angle of solar radiation?
the Equator
Why does soil heat up faster than other earth materials?
it is dark in color and has a rough texture.
a scientist who analyzes weather records over extended periods of time to determine the climate for an area.
climatologist
True or False: If a solar ray hits a particle, the particle could absorb the ray and the kinetic energy will increase.
True
If the Earth weren't tilted on its axis there would be no _____ on Earth.
Seasons
When Northern Hemisphere of the earth is tilted towards the sun, the season is __________.
summer
A student wanted to test to see if wet soil or dry soil would heat up faster by the sun's radiation. Based on what you learned about earth materials, which would you predict would heat up faster?
The angle at which light from the Sun strikes the surface of Earth
Solar Angle
The term that means different materials heat up at different rates.
differential heating
Equinox refers to equal daylight and night time hours. In Spring and Fall (21st) the earth is neither tilted toward or away from the sun, giving equal day and nights.
Sunlight feels warmer during the middle of the day. What is the best explanation for this phenomenon?
During the middle of the day, the sun is at a more direct angle, giving off stronger heat.
The ocean heats up slower than the sand. Why might this be true?
The surface of water reflects a lot of the solar radiation that it absorbs.
An imaginary line around the middle of a planet
Equator
The term that means the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree
specific heat
What date is the winter solstice and why it is the longest day of the year?
Winter Solstice is December 21st. It is the longest day of the year because the Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, so it is receiving a less of a solar angle from the sun. The solar angle is spread over a wider area, so it is colder in that area and the days are short.
Which factors affect average temperatures at different locations on Earth? (3 answers)
Earth's tilt, latitude, and solar angle
A group of students wanted walk on the beach at night. Jordan argued they should wear their flip flops because the sand was so hot during the day, they would burn their feet on the walk. Samirah said no, the sand cools down quickly at night, and that they would be okay in barefeet. Which student is right and what evidence do you have to support your claim?
Samirah is right because sand looses its heat very quickly, so as soon as it got dark and the sun set, it would cool down and be fine to walk on.
Energy that is radiated or transmitted through space in the form of rays, waves, or particles
Radiation
Which properties of the earth materials do you think may have caused the temperature differences in our lab? (You must name at least 3)
darker colors absorb more radiation, density, some materials reflect more light, space between soil or sand particles, water has a high specific heat