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How many times will the Sun’s perpendicular rays cross Earth’s Equator between March 1 of one year and March 1 of the next year?
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latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
Why is insolation 0 cal/cm2/min from October through February at 90º N?
A
latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
The greatest duration of insolation in Jamestown occurs when the Sun appears to travel along path
A
latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
Why is less insolation received at the equator in June than in March or September?
A
latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
This graph shows that insolation varies with
A
latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
When the Sun appears to travel along path D at Jamestown, which latitude on Earth receives the most direct rays from the Sun?
A
latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
At which location are the Sun's noontime rays perpendicular to Earth's surface at the Tropic of Cancer? (23.5° N)?
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latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
The amount of insolation reflected from the Earth's surface at a particular time is most dependent on the
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latitude and time of year
The Sun’s vertical rays are north of the equator in June.
23.5° S
2
The Sun is continually below the horizon during that time.
C
angle of the Sun's rays
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