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As the altitude of the Sun increases, the length of the shadow cast by a vertical pole will
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
To an observer in North America, the Sun appears to rise each day somewhere along the
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
On a given day, which factors have the most effect on the amount of insolation received at a location on the Earth's surface?
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
Compared to polar areas, why are equatorial areas of equal size heated much more intensely by the Sun?
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
At which latitude does the Earth receive the greatest intensity of insolation on June 21?
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
The coldest climates on Earth are found at the polar regions because the polar regions
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
The intensity of the insolation that reaches the Earth is affected most by
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
The seasonal temperature changes in the climate are influenced mostly by the
eastern horizon
decrease
receive the lowest angle of insolation
23 degres North
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
latitude and time of day
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