layers of the atmosphere⚘
Name the atmospheric layer that is closest to Earth
The Troposphere ⚘
What makes the winter solstice different from any other day?
The winter solstice has the shortest amount of daylight in a given year ☽
Name 3 variables that affect the length of day.
The Earth's tilt, the rotation of Earth and location.
What does solstice mean?
"Sun stands still" ☼
What is the tilt of the Earth?
23.44/23.5/23.4 (all are acceptable)♞
What is the furthest atmospheric layer from the Earth?
The Exosphere ⚘
What is the name of the line that goes through the 0 degree latitude line?
The equator ☽
What causes day and night?
The Earth's counter-clockwise rotation.
What angle is needed for direct sunlight to happen?
90 degrees☼
What are two main factors that lead to the changing of the seasons?
Earth's tilt and revolution
In what layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?
The stratosphere ⚘
What is rotation?
When the Earth spins on its axis. It takes 24 hours for one complete rotation☽
What are the dates of the two solstices?
June 21st and December 21st
Fill in the blank:
When the Sun is lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more of the __________, which makes temperatures cooler.
atmosphere ☼
Earth's axis always points...?
In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?
The Troposphere
What does "Equinox" mean in Latin?
Equal night ☽
How long does one revolution take?
365.25 days
At what time is the sunlight the strongest due to direct sunlight?
Noon (around 12:00 pm) ☼
True or False:
Medina receives greater solar insolation than Archangel?
True
What does the ozone layer do for our planet?
It blocks the sun's UV harmful rays.
What is the difference between solar insolation and energy density?
Solar insolation is the cumulative energy over a period of time while energy density is the amount hitting a place currently ☽
Why is Medina, Saudi Arabia hotter the Archangel, Russia?
Medina is closer to the equator whereas Archangel is closer to the poles. As a result, Medina gets more direct sunlight.
What part of the Earth gets the most direct sunlight year round?
the equator ☼
True or False:
When the northern hemisphere has long days, the southern hemisphere has short days?
True