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NYS Regents Questions Focusing On Insolation, Latitude, Sun's Position. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

For an observer at 42° N latitude, the highest altitude of the noon Sun occurs when the Sun is above the
a) eastern horizon
b) western horizon
c) northern horizon
d) southern horizon

In New York State, which day has the shortest duration of insolation?
a) March 21
b) June 21
c) September 21
d) December 21

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) less duration of insolation and is farther from the Sun
c) greater duration of insolation and is farther from the Sun
d) greater duration of insolation and receives less intense insolation

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) both sunrise and sunset produce high angles of insolation
b) sunset produces high angles of insolation
c) sunrise produces low angles of insolation
d) sunrise produces high angles of insolation

As latitude increases, the angle of insolation will
a) increase
b) decrease
c) increase, then decrease
d) decrease, then increase

At which of the following latitudes would you be able to see the sun at the zenith at some point during the year?
a) 90 degrees north
b) 90 degrees south
c) 30 degrees north
d) 15 degrees north

Which statement best describes how the insolation changes in New York State when going from spring to summer?
a) The intensity and the duration of insolation both decrease.
b) The intensity and the duration of insolation both increase.
c) The intensity of insolation decreases and the duration of insolation increases.
d) The intensity of insolation increases and the duration of insolation decreases.

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) 90 degrees north
b) 23.5 degrees north
c) 0 degrees
d) 23.5 degrees south

Most insolation striking a smooth, light-colored, solid surface is
a) refracted
b) transmitted
c) reflected
d) absorbed

The term insolation is short for
a) Incoming shortwave radiation
b) Incidental solar refraction
c) Intense solar radiation
d) Incoming solar radiation

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