what is direct sunlight?
The sun is beaming 90 degrees, directly on the area.
when is the sun at maximum daily altitude?
solar noon
What degrees is the Earth tilted
23.5 degrees
The Earth is closest to the sun
Perihelion
Why is V experiencing Winter in the Northern Hemisphere
There is indirect sunlight
what place has the most direct sunlight?
the equator
What is the definition of Angle of insolation?
The incoming solar radiation
During Summer what direction is the Earth tilted
Towards the sun
The Earth is Furthest away from the Sun
Aphelion
Which positions are experiencing an equinox
U and D
Where is there a lot of indirect sunlight?
the north and south poles
Finish the sentence:
The higher the latitude....
the lower the angle of insolation
During Winter what direction is the Earth tilted
Away from the sun
Happens two weeks after June solstice
Aphelion
At which letter is the Northern Hemispheree experiencing Summer
Letter P
When does Rockville MD experience indirect sunlight
during winter
what is the angle of insolation at the equator during March
90 degrees
During what season(s) is the Earth straight up and down on it's axis
Fall and Spring
which one occurs during our winter
perihelion
Which letter repreesents Summer
letter C
Draw a picture of direct sunlight at 0 degrees latitude
sunlight is directly hitting the equator
Give an example of when the sun's energy is most intense and an example of when the sun's energy is least intense.
most intense: solar noon, 90 degrees
least intense: North and South poles, 0 degrees
Summer
Draw a picture displaying perihelion and aphelion
What letter shows America during Fall
letter D