Insolation
Radiaition (heat) from the sun.
What latitude are the poles found on? (0, 30, 60, or 90)
90 degrees N and S
Which hemisphere is tilted towards the sun during January?
S hem
How long ago was earth formed?
4.6 bya
What latitude would get about 80 degrees or higher of a solar noon angle during early July?
30 degrees N (could accept 20)
About how much sunlight does 0 degrees latitude receive?
About 12 a day
What hemishere gets the most sunlight in January?
S hem
When an object emitting light is moving away from observer.
20-30 degrees S
How is Earth positioned during December 21st?
S Hemisphere tilted towards sun
Show how the earth is positioned during fall time.
Equal amounts sunlight everywhere, N and S arent tileted towards sun
What kind of frequency of wave might be emitted from a star blueshifting towards us?
high
What latitude (other than the equator) has the higest amount of insolation during May?
20-30 degrees N
How is earth positioned during June 21st
What are two latitudes that might receive close to 24 hrs of sunlight?
60 or 90
How does wavelength frequency change as an ambulance approaches you and then passes you?
Frequency is high as it is moving towards you, once it passes and is moving away frequency is lower
Describe how insolation changes at 30 degrees S from June-February
It will decrease then start to increase after december 21st.
In terms of 12 hours (greater than, equal, too, or less than) about how many hours would you expect 20 degrees S to receive in early March?
More than 12
describe how the earth looks as it moves from March-June?