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The coldest climates on Earth are found at the polar regions because the polar regions
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
Which angle of the Sun above the horizon produces the greatest intensity of sunlight?
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
The intensity of the insolation that reaches the Earth is affected most by
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
Compared to polar areas, why are equatorial areas of equal size heated much more intensely by the Sun?
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
To an observer in North America, the Sun appears to rise each day somewhere along the
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
The seasonal temperature changes in the climate are influenced mostly by the
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
At which latitude does the Earth receive the greatest intensity of insolation on June 21?
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
If Earth's tilt were to increase from 23.5 degres to 33.5 degres the result would be
The Sun's rays are more nearly perpendicular at the Equator than at the poles.
the angle at which the insolation strikes the Earth's surface
changing angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth's surface
23 degres North
eastern horizon
receive the lowest angle of insolation
shorter days and longer nights at the Equator
70 degres
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