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ANGLE OF INSOLATION
Test Description: NYS Regents questions focusing on insolation, latitude, sun's position
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Most insolation striking a smooth, light-colored, solid surface is
A
transmitted
B
absorbed
C
refracted
D
reflected
2) Which latitude on the Earth would receive the highest average yearly insolation per square meter of surface if the atmosphere were completely transparent at all locations?
A
23.5 degrees south
B
90 degrees north
C
0 degrees
D
23.5 degrees north
3) Which statement best describes how the insolation changes in New York State when going from spring to summer?
A
The intensity of insolation decreases and the duration of insolation increases.
B
The intensity of insolation increases and the duration of insolation decreases.
C
The intensity and the duration of insolation both decrease.
D
The intensity and the duration of insolation both increase.
4) As latitude increases, the angle of insolation will
A
increase
B
decrease, then increase
C
decrease
D
increase, then decrease
5) At which of the following latitudes would you be able to see the sun at the zenith at some point during the year?
A
15 degrees north
B
30 degrees north
C
90 degrees north
D
90 degrees south
6) Each day in New York, sunrise occurs generally in the east and sunset occurs generally in the west. Which of the following is a true statement?
A
sunrise produces high angles of insolation
B
sunrise produces low angles of insolation
C
sunset produces high angles of insolation
D
both sunrise and sunset produce high angles of insolation
7) In New York State, which day has the shortest duration of insolation?
A
December 21
B
June 21
C
March 21
D
September 21
8) The air temperatures in New York State are lower in winter than in summer because in winter this location has
A
less duration of insolation and receives less intense insolation
B
greater duration of insolation and receives less intense insolation
C
greater duration of insolation and is farther from the Sun
D
less duration of insolation and is farther from the Sun
9) For an observer at 42° N latitude, the highest altitude of the noon Sun occurs when the Sun is above the
A
southern horizon
B
eastern horizon
C
northern horizon
D
western horizon
10) The term insolation is short for
A
Incidental solar refraction
B
Intense solar radiation
C
Incoming solar radiation
D
Incoming shortwave radiation
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